What We Know About Gemini's New AI Phone-Calling Feature on Pixel 11

Google is rolling out a Gemini feature that lets Pixel 11 owners hand off phone calls to businesses entirely to the AI assistant, according to The Verge. Google describes the tool, announced Sept. 24, 2026, as an "early experiment."

What does the feature actually do?

Users do not need to dial a number themselves. Instead, they tell Gemini through the app on a Pixel 11 to place the call, and the assistant introduces itself to the business, navigates automated phone menus, waits on hold, and carries the conversation with whoever answers, The Verge reports. Tasks Google cites include making a reservation, checking whether a product is in stock, or rescheduling an appointment.

Can a user still take over the call?

Yes. Google says the person delegating the call "remain[s] in control at all times," with a live transcript of the conversation and the ability to jump in and speak directly at any point, per the company's description relayed by The Verge.

How is this different from Google's earlier calling tool?

Google introduced a related feature called "Call for me" the prior year that had Gemini call local businesses to check product availability, The Verge notes. That earlier version did not give users an option to take over the call mid-conversation — a limitation the new Pixel 11 feature removes.

Is Google the only company building this?

No. Meta is developing a similar automated calling capability for its Muse AI agent, according to The Verge, though those calls reportedly may involve a human operator behind the scenes rather than a fully automated system. Meta has separately been expanding AI-linked offerings, including new AI-focused subscription plans reported by HTT News, part of a broader push by major platforms to monetize and extend agentic AI tools beyond chat interfaces.

Where does the feature fit in Gemini's broader rollout?

The business-calling tool is part of what Google frames as an expansion of Gemini's "agentic" functions — capabilities that let the assistant act on a user's behalf rather than simply respond to prompts on a screen, The Verge reports. The feature is tied specifically to the Pixel 11 at launch.

Quick facts

• Launch date: Sept. 24, 2026, per Google's announcement cited by The Verge
• Device: Pixel 11, via the Gemini app
• Status: Described by Google as an "early experiment"
• Predecessor feature: "Call for me," launched the prior year without a live-takeover option

Google has not published a broader rollout timeline for devices beyond the Pixel 11, based on the reporting available. The Verge's original story, including a photo from David Imel, is available at the outlet's site.