Reliable phone calls with spam protection, caller ID and more helpful features
Google’s official phone calling app is now available to download for the first time. Phone helps you easily connect with family and friends, block spam callers, and know who’s calling before you answer – all with a simple, intuitive design.nnPowerful spam protectionnSee warnings about suspicious callers that help you avoid unwanted calls from spammers, telemarketers and scammers. Block numbers to prevent them from calling you again.nnKnow who’s calling younGoogle’s extensive caller ID coverage lets you know the business that’s calling so that you can answer with confidence.nnNo more waiting on hold 1, 5nHold for Me lets you go back to your day. If a business puts you on hold, Google Assistant can wait on the line for you and let you know when someone is ready to talk.nnScreen unknown callers 1, 2nCall Screen answers unknown callers, filters out detected spammers without interrupting you, and helps you learn more about callers you don’t recognize before you pick up.nnVisual voicemail 1, 3nCheck your messages without needing to call your voicemail – view and play them in any order, read transcriptions, and delete or save them right from the app.nnCall recording 1nRecord your phone calls to capture important information for reference later. Everyone hears a disclosure when the recording starts so they’re aware, and recordings are saved on your phone.nnIntuitive designnOur simple, lightweight design keeps your favorite people just a tap away. Plus, switch to dark mode to save battery and reduce eye strain at night.nnEmergency support 1, 4nSee your current location when you make an emergency call, and share information about the assistance you require, along with your location, to the emergency operator without speaking.nnPhone app is available on most Android devices running Android™ 7.0 and above.nn1Available only on some devices that have Phone pre-installed.n2Manual screening is not available in all languages or countries. For more information, see g.co/help/callscreen. Automatic screening is available in the US only, English only. Call Screen may not detect all spam calls.n3Transcription is available in the US only, English only.n4Available in Australia, United Kingdom and the US only, English only.n5Available in the US only, English only. Pixel 2+ devices only. Toll-free numbers only. May not detect every on-hold scenario.