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Google tests Gemini feature that calls businesses for Pixel 11 users

First reported September 24, 2026 by WIRED · covered by 6 sources

In short

Google is testing “Call for Me,” a Gemini feature that makes calls to local businesses on behalf of users. The early experiment is available to select Gemini subscribers who use Pixel 11 phones in the United States. It can handle tasks such as making reservations, checking product availability and rescheduling appointments.

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Written by our news service from the 6 sources below, updated September 24, 2026.

Timeline
  1. Sep 24, 16:00 UTC · WIRED
    Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones ↗
  2. Sep 24, 16:00 UTC · 9to5Google
    Pixel 11 starts testing ‘Call for Me’ to have Gemini phone on your behalf ↗
Tone of coverage

How the 5 sources covering this story frame each entity. One source, one vote.

Gemini1 · 4 · 0
  • neutral9to5Google — “Google is introducing “Call for Me” on the Pixel 11 series” ↗
  • neutralWIRED — “Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones” ↗
  • neutralThe Verge — “lets users delegate local business calls to Gemini” ↗
  • neutralTechCrunch — “Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you” ↗
  • favorableCryptoBriefing — “potentially reducing user frustration and increasing productivity by automating calls” ↗
Google1 · 2 · 0
  • neutralWIRED — “Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones” ↗
  • neutralTechCrunch — “Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you” ↗
  • favorableCryptoBriefing — “could redefine customer service interactions, potentially reducing user frustration and increasing productivity” ↗

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All coverage
Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold

Gemini can now call businesses for you so you don’t have to wait on hold

Google's launching an "early experiment" feature on Pixel 11 that lets users delegate local business calls to Gemini, like making a reservation, checking if a product is in stock, or rescheduling an appointment. According to Google, you don't even need to start the call to have Gemini handle it for you: Instead of dialing yourself, […]

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Sep 24, 2026 · byThe Verge