Google Pixel Phones Get Real-Time Scam and Malware Detection Features
Google is rolling out two new AI-powered security features to Pixel 6 or newer devices. One observes call patterns to notify users about potential scammers on the default Phone app, and the other scans apps for malware and notifies users about live threats via Google Play Protect.
Google's live scam detection for phone calls is now out for Pixel devices
One of the Gemini AI-powered features Google introduced at I/O this year was a solution for never-ending scam calls. It has the capability to detect whether a call is suspicious while it's still ongoing and can alert you so that you could drop the call as soon as possible.
Google Introduces AI Scam Detection for Pixel Phones
The new feature helps spot scam calls in real-time, giving you a heads-up if something seems shady during the call.
Tired of scam calls? Google has another great reason for you to switch to a Pixel
Google is rolling out a new Scam Detection feature to its Pixel devices that uses on-device AI models to identify potential scam calls.
Pixel phones now use AI to detect scam calls in real-time
Google’s new Gemini AI-powered Scam Detection spots and flags scam calls in real-time, and is now available for Pixel 6 to Pixel 9 models. The AI works in the background, watching for signs of scams,
Google Pixel Scam Call Detection Is Going Live
Google has announced the release of Scam Detection, a new real-time protection feature designed to shield users from scams and fraud attempts. The feature was previously announced during Google I/O 2024,
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