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Google has quietly expanded native call recording to more Pixel phones through an update to its Phone app. If you own a Pixel running Android 14 or later, you may now see a built-in call-recording option — no third-party apps or workarounds required.
How to turn on call recording on Pixel
The feature arrives with Google Phone app version 198 and up. To enable it, open the Phone app and go to Settings > Call Assist > Call Recording. Once enabled, you can:
- Record calls manually from the dialer during a call.
- Set automatic recording for unknown numbers or select contacts.
It’s straightforward — one toggle opens both manual and automated recording modes, giving you control over what’s saved and when.
Which Pixels are covered and where?
The update makes native call recording available globally on Pixel 6 and newer devices running Android 14 or higher. That means many “older” Pixel models (relative to the newest releases) can now use Google’s integrated recorder without installing third-party tools.
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Not just recording: Call Notes rolls out too
Alongside recording, Google’s November Pixel Feature Drop is widening availability of Call Notes — an AI-powered suite that produces transcriptions and short summaries of calls. The rollout now includes Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, and Japan, bringing automatic transcripts and quick highlights to more users.
Why this matters
Built-in call recording simplifies tasks like capturing interview details, saving customer-support instructions, or keeping a record of important conversations. And with Call Notes adding transcription and summaries, you get searchable text and short recaps without extra apps. Of course, legal and privacy rules vary by country — always check local regulations and inform participants before recording.
Imagine finishing a long support call and having both the audio and a concise summary ready in minutes — that’s the everyday convenience Google aims to deliver with these updates.
Source: gsmarena
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