The Google Phone app is set to become smarter, and a new scam detection feature is coming soon.
Google is enhancing its Phone app with a powerful new feature to combat scam calls. An APK teardown has revealed that Google is developing an AI-powered scam detection feature, which is expected to roll out soon.
According to Android Authority, the upcoming feature, codenamed “Sharpie,” will use Gemini Nano AI to differentiate between spam and scam calls with high accuracy. Unlike the current spam detection, which relies on user reports and blacklists, this new system will analyze call patterns, voice characteristics, and other factors in real-time to identify potential scams.
Users will receive alerts during suspicious calls, allowing them to take appropriate action. There will also be an option for users to manually report scam calls, helping Google refine its AI model.
While the exact release date is not yet known, this feature is a promising development for Android users dealing with scam calls. If successful, Google’s AI-powered scam detection could set a new standard for call protection on smartphones.