The Google Phone app can now announce Caller ID for incoming calls aloud, so you know who’s calling without even looking at your phone. The new feature is available worldwide for all Android phones that use the Google Phone app for calls.
Caller ID Announcements don’t seem like a massive new feature, but they can be helpful in many situations.
Most people check Caller ID before answering a call when their phone is nearby. However, sometimes your phone will ring when it’s across the room or when you’re doing something else, such as speaking. B. wash the dishes. All of a sudden, you have to decide: quickly stop what you’re doing so you can check Caller ID before the phone stops ringing, or ignore it and miss a potentially important call.
Caller ID announcements also make it easier to review unwanted calls, especially when used in conjunction with the Google Assistant’s call review features. And they are an important accessibility feature for visually impaired people who rely on audio feedback and voice commands to operate their smartphones.
Regardless of the reason, the availability of caller ID prompts in one of the most widely used Android phone calling apps means that you can enable them natively on your phone without the need for third-party apps.
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How to enable caller ID announcements on Android
First, install the latest Google Phone app updates or Download it from the Google Play Store if it is not installed on your device.
With the current app, you can now activate announcements of caller IDs in the Google Phone settings:
- Open the Google Phone app.
- Tap the three-dot icon and select Settings> Caller ID Announcement.
- Tap “Announce Caller ID” Then choose one of the following options: “Always”, “Only when using a headset” or “Never.” You can close the app when you’re done.
- The next time you receive a call, the caller ID will be read aloud.
[9to5Google]
