Available for Android 12 and later, the anti-scam feature is baked into Google Dialer, which sends a silent “confirmation signal” to ensure whoever’s calling you is who they appear to be.

Material You elements quickly took over various Google apps in the lead-up and following the rollout of Android 12, but it seems Google isn’t done. Hidden in the latest Google Phone update is a new ...

The default dialer app on your Android device may suffice for basic needs, but it often lacks the advanced features and customization options that can significantly enhance your calling experience.

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Ryne was ostensibly a senior editor at Android Police, working at the site from 2017-2022. But really, he is just some verbose dude who digs on tech, loves Android, and hates anticompetitive practices ...

Google is reportedly preparing a major upgrade for Android users that could completely change the smartphone calling experience. According to recent reports, Android phones may soon display ...

Dialer apps and contacts apps are a bit of a niche market. In most cases, the stock dialer and contacts apps are more than good enough. Maybe you want something a little different, though. We ...

It was only a couple of months ago that the Google Phone app was spotted preparing a revamped dialer design with some Material You flare. Now, the update is officially starting to roll out. In what ...

Google appears to be working on adding support for third-party dialer apps to Android Auto. We’ve spotted evidence of the upcoming external dialer support in the latest Android Auto release. Android ...