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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Google Pixel cell phones only account for 4.6 percent of the cell phone market in the U.S. I have not used the Google Assistant app, but I don't really see much difference between it and other call blocking apps. I have tried several call blocking apps, and they seem to work for awhile, but then they stop working. Also, Google Assistant touts a feature by which they block numbers from your spam list. I know that this does not work because telemarketers use a different number every time they call. The "do not disturb" option totally eliminates telemarketing calls because it only allows the phone to ring when you have an incoming call from your contacts list. All other callers are routed to voicemail, and you are not disturbed until you decide to check your voicemail app.
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As I said - if you have a Pixel, one of the features is the integration of Google Assistant with their phone security system. It's called Screen Call and it can be automated or manually manipulated by you, the person whoever is trying to call.
When a call is screened on a Pixel phone using Call Assist, the caller will hear the voice of Google Assistant. The Assistant will then ask who is calling and why. You can view a transcript of the conversation as it's happening, allowing you to decide whether or not to answer the call. If the call is deemed spam, the Assistant will hang up; if it's not, the call will ring through to you.
Screen your calls before you answer them - Phone app Help