Google's Call Recording feature now rolling out to older Pixel phones
Google is widely rolling out its Call Recording feature to Pixel 6 and newer devices that don't support the AI-powered Call Notes feature found in Pixel 9 and 10 models. The feature requires Android 14 or later and the latest version of the Google Phone app (version 198 or higher).
Users can access Call Recording by navigating to Settings > Call Assist > Call Recording in the Phone app. Once enabled, a dedicated record button appears during calls, allowing users to manually start recordings or set up automatic recording for specific contacts or unknown numbers.
Privacy protections and storage options built into recording system
When recording begins, the app automatically plays a warning message or beep to inform all parties that the conversation is being captured. All recordings are stored locally on the device and not uploaded to the cloud, addressing privacy concerns.
Users can configure recordings to automatically delete after 7, 14, or 30 days, or choose to keep them indefinitely. Completed recordings appear in the Phone app's Home tab with a microphone icon and built-in media player for playback.
The feature's availability depends on regional laws, as call recording regulations vary globally. Google initially announced the expansion in September but only began wide deployment following the November Pixel Feature Drop system update.
Meanwhile, the more advanced Call Notes feature with AI-powered transcription and summaries remains exclusive to Pixel 9 and 10 series phones, now available in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and India.
Users can access Call Recording by navigating to Settings > Call Assist > Call Recording in the Phone app. Once enabled, a dedicated record button appears during calls, allowing users to manually start recordings or set up automatic recording for specific contacts or unknown numbers.
Privacy protections and storage options built into recording system
When recording begins, the app automatically plays a warning message or beep to inform all parties that the conversation is being captured. All recordings are stored locally on the device and not uploaded to the cloud, addressing privacy concerns.
Users can configure recordings to automatically delete after 7, 14, or 30 days, or choose to keep them indefinitely. Completed recordings appear in the Phone app's Home tab with a microphone icon and built-in media player for playback.
The feature's availability depends on regional laws, as call recording regulations vary globally. Google initially announced the expansion in September but only began wide deployment following the November Pixel Feature Drop system update.
Meanwhile, the more advanced Call Notes feature with AI-powered transcription and summaries remains exclusive to Pixel 9 and 10 series phones, now available in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, and India.
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