Pixel Phone App Gets Hands-Free Calling Feature, But There's a Catch

Google's Pixel phone app has been updated to include a feature that allows users to make calls for them, but there's a catch. According to an article on How-To Geek, this feature is not as straightforward as it sounds.

The update, which was published on September 24, 2026, allows users to set up their phone to automatically answer and initiate calls on their behalf. This means that if someone tries to call the user's phone, the Pixel app will pick up and make the call for them.

However, there is a catch: the feature only works with specific phone settings and may not work with all apps. According to How-To Geek's Joe Fedewa, this feature is still in its early stages of development and may have some bugs.