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Google announced on Tuesday that Android is launching fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams. The feature is rolling out globally in Phone by Google to Android 12+ devices this month, starting with Pixel devices.<\/p>\n
As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority figures, family members, or employers.<\/p>\n
For example, a person may receive a phone call showing the caller ID \u201cMom,\u201d and the voice may sound exactly like her, but the caller is actually a scammer using AI tools to impersonate her and request money for a fake emergency. <\/p>\n
The new feature is on by default and works automatically behind the scenes. <\/p>\n
Google explains that the new feature works kind of like a \u201cdigital handshake between devices.\u201d When a contact calls you, and you\u2019re both using Phone by Google, their phone sends a silent confirmation signal to your device to verify the call is legitimate and actually coming from their phone.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf a scammer tries to impersonate your trusted contact, that initial confirmation signal will be missing,\u201d Google explained in a blog post<\/a>. \u201cYour device will instantly notice this and ping your contact\u2019s actual device to double-check. If their real device says, \u2018I\u2019m not making a call right now,\u2019 you\u2019ll get a warning on your screen advising you to hang up immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n The tech giant notes that it built this feature on top of Rich Communication Services (RCS), making it possible for other apps and companies to adopt the technology.<\/p>\n The launch of fake call detection was announced alongside other updates from Android, including a new Google Photos feature that lets users mix and match outfits and try them on virtually. The new \u201cwardrobe\u201d feature catalogs the clothes you\u2019re wearing in your photo library by turning them into snapshots you can browse on your phone. The feature is rolling out next week to eligible users in the U.S., India, and Brazil with Android 10+.<\/p>\n Additionally, Google Play Books is getting a new \u201cCatch me up\u201d feature that lets users jump back into a story with a recap. Users can also highlight a passage to ask questions. These features are rolling out today for select English titles. <\/p>\n Google is also making it possible to search entire outfits with its \u201cCircle to Search\u201d feature. Now the feature will be able to find every item in an outfit at once, getting rid of the need to search piece by piece. This update is now available on all Android 14+ devices that have Circle to Search.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/em><\/p>\n