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Gemini can place the call. You still need a way in.

WIRED describes Google's Call for Me beta on eligible US Pixel 11 phones. The tool identifies itself, shows a live transcript, and lets the user step in. These are controls Google describes, not proof of call accuracy across accents or noisy places.

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Julian Chokkattu reports on Google's Call for Me beta for eligible US Pixel 11 phones. The feature can place a call for the user. Google says it identifies itself, shows a live transcript, and lets the user take over. Those choices can help people see what is happening. But the article does not independently test how often calls go right. Google says noisy places and accents still need testing. A live transcript also cannot undo a promise made before a user steps in. For important calls, decide which commitments need approval before the tool speaks for you.

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Title
Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones
Author
Julian Chokkattu
Publication
WIRED
Date
Thursday, September 24, 2026