Subj : Google Pixel phones could be getting a neat iPhone-inspired featu
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Mar 11 2024 16:00:05

Google Pixel phones could be getting a neat iPhone-inspired feature

Date:
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:55:40 +0000

Description:
Some Pixel users have spotted a new function in the Google Phone app that 
lets you switch between voice and video calls - similar to FaceTime for 
iPhone.

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It can be easier, and more convenient, to have a video call with someone 
instead of a regular voice call - especially if you need to switch from voice 
to video to show the person on the other end something on the fly. Google 
could be making this happen for Android by enhancing its video call 
experience in the Google Phone app. 

 Android Authority reports that some Google Pixel owners have spotted a new 
feature in the Phone app that allows them to switch seamlessly between voice 
calls and Google Meet video calls with a single tap. The feature is currently 
being tested, so its only visible to a limited number of Pixel users, but it 
could be a preamble to a full rollout. And as Google Phone app isnt exclusive 
to Google devices, theres a distinct possibility that the voice-to-video 
option could roll out to other Android phones. 

Before Meet became Googles designated video conferencing platform, there was 
Google Duo which was merged with Meet back in 2022 . While Google Meet has 
always been considered a business tool in Googles services, its become a 
commonplace resource for 1-2-1 video conferencing . (Image credit: Android 
Authority ) 

With the introduction of this new call-switching feature, Google could 
finally be extending the services of its video communication platform for 
everyday chats, in a similar way to how FaceTime is integrated with the 
iPhone dialer. 

If youre one of the lucky Google Pixel users who has access to the new 
feature, you can find it when taking a regular voice call in the Google Phone 
app. A small Video call chip will show above the keypad, mute, and speaker 
buttons, which will start a video call with the person on the other end, 
ringing their phone without interrupting the active voice call. (Image 
credit: Android Authority ) 

It could be a very useful addition to the Google Phone experience. However, 
it should be noted that switching from voice to video will only work if both 
callers have the Google Meet app installed. If you want to switch to a video 
call with someone who doesnt have the app installed, youll be taken to a 
screen where you can invite them to use Google Meet along with a message 
composition button; thats assuming Google does roll this feature out to more 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-phones-could
-be-getting-a-neat-iphone-inspired-feature


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