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Google tests Gemini calling businesses for you on Pixel phones

TechCrunch · 24 Sep 2026 · Sarah Perez

Google is testing Call for Me, which lets Gemini call a business, get through its phone menu and handle tasks like booking a table, TechCrunch reports. It starts with Pixel 11 owners on a Gemini subscription in the US, and shows a live transcript of the call.

Why it matters. A phone call is now a task surface for agents, so voice UX and consent design matter as much as chat interfaces.

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