Google may expand Gemini Call for Me to personal calls, report says
Android Authority reports finding evidence in an APK teardown that Google is preparing to expand its Gemini "Call for Me" feature beyond business contexts. The discovery includes an introductory screen for "Gemini Calling" with examples like telling a family member you are 15 minutes late or asking a friend about dinner plans. This suggests the AI could automate simple, message-like phone calls…
Key points
- Android Authority found "Gemini Calling" screens in an APK teardown suggesting personal call expansion.
- Examples include telling family you are late or asking friends about dinner plans.
- Granular permissions may let users opt out of incoming automated Gemini calls.
The report also notes the presence of granular permission settings for Gemini actions within individual apps. These settings would allow users to control which app capabilities Gemini can access, including specific phone call permissions. This could give users the option to opt out of receiving incoming automated calls from Gemini. However, Android Authority cautions that Google may not publicly release this expansion or the detailed permission settings, as the findings are based on a leaked or pre-release build.
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The Verge AI · 5 October 2026
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