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.
Pixel Phone app real-time Scam Detection is rolling out in Beta
Remember that awesome real-time Scam Detection feature Google demoed at I/O 2024 back in May? Well, it's finally rolling out to Google's phones from Pixel 6 and newer - in the beta version of the Google Phone app,
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 upgrades Pixel security to catch scams in real-time
Play Protect on Pixel phones monitors apps for harmful behavior, alerting users in real-time with notifications. Google already provides several tools to protect your Pixel smartphone from spam calls and messages.
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