Google employee reveals surprise Android upgrade ‘rolling out today’ – including robot caller that answers phone for you
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GOOGLE is handing out free upgrades to millions of Android phone owners. Details of the major update have been revealed by a Google employee, who even shared info on a robot caller that answers the phone for you. It's part of the latest Pixel Drop, which is how Google describes bundles of new features that land on its Pixel phones.
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Google says that the new December Pixel Drop features "begin rolling out today". One of the big upgrades is to Google's Gemini smart assistant, which can now remember info about you. "Saved info lets you ask Gemini to remember your interests and preferences so it can provide more helpful and relevant responses, tailored to your goals and needs," Google's Mayra Fajardo explained.
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"For example, tell Gemini you’re a vegetarian, and Gemini will remember and provide you vegetarian-friendly recipes without needing constant reminders.". You can also view, edit, and delete any of this saved info at any time. It's also possible for Gemini to see info from other apps and services.
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So you can ask Gemini to call your contacts or specific businesses, as well as draft and even send messages. It can also set alarms and open your camera, if you ask. One of the best features is the ability to screen calls with "even smarter replies" using Gemini Nano.
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"Gemini Nano on Pixel can now suggest more contextual easy-to-tap replies for you in Call Screen," Mayra revealed. "This means you can easily respond to unknown callers without having to take the call yourself. "For example, if a package is being delivered, you can use this feature to respond to the delivery person by answering their yes or no questions or asking relevant follow-up questions — all via simple prompts that will show up on your screen.".
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