Live voice messaging feature coming to Pixel Phone app's call service
New Google Phone Feature "Call Message" Enhances Voicemail Experience
Google is set to introduce a new live voicemail capability, "Call Message," in an upcoming update to the Google Phone app. This feature, similar to Apple's Live Voicemail, allows users to interact with transcriptions of incoming voicemail messages in real time during a call.
The "Call Message" feature was first uncovered in the Google Phone app beta version 184, released by late July 2025. While an exact official release date has not been announced, indications suggest that it is preparing to roll out soon, potentially before or around Google's upcoming Pixel 10 launch event on August 20, 2025.
Key features of "Call Message" include live voicemail transcription, allowing users to read messages as they are being left without answering the call directly. This new feature provides a more immediate and accessible way to handle missed calls and voicemails. It is also expected to be integrated directly into the Google Phone app on Pixel devices, enhancing call management.
With "Call Message," users can view real-time transcripts of calls, and the audio for all calls handled by the feature can be found in the Recents tab. However, it is worth noting that the Recents tab will be replaced by the unified Home feed in the upcoming Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Google assures users that "Call Message" won't use data or Wi-Fi, but standard calling charges may apply. The missed call handling is powered on-device via AI Core. The presence of "Call Message" in the 2024 Pixel series suggests that existing phones might also get this capability.
The functionality of "Call Message" is similar to the iPhone's Live Voicemail feature, which was introduced with iOS 17 in 2023. The feature is codenamed "beesly," as revealed by JEB Decompiler. If your phone is off or out of network range, carrier voicemail will handle missed calls. Additionally, "Call Message" will filter spam from missed or declined calls.
In summary, the new "Call Message" feature in the Google Phone app is set to revolutionise the voicemail experience by making it more interactive and less intrusive. Stay tuned for more details about the official release date and full feature list.
Users can manage their calls and voicemails more efficiently with the upcoming "Call Message" feature on Google Phone app, which is expected to integrate smartphone technology like live voicemail transcription and AI-powered missed call handling. This feature, akin to Apple's Live Voicemail, will also let users interact with transcriptions of incoming voicemail messages in real time, just like handling gadgets with cutting-edge capabilities.
