Exclusive Feature Alert: Clear Calling on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
January 24, 2023 By Raulf Hernes
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In recent years, Google has been utilizing the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to enhance the overall user experience on Pixel phones. One area that has received significant attention is phone calls, with the goal of reducing the inconvenience and annoyance caused by spam calls.
With the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google has introduced a new feature called Clear Calling, which improves the clarity of phone calls by reducing background noise. Although the feature was announced alongside the new Pixel phones, it was not made available until the December 2022 Feature Drop.
To use Clear Calling, users can follow these simple steps:
- Open the Settings app on your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro.
- Scroll down and tap Sound & vibration.
- Scroll down and tap Clear Calling.
- Tap the toggle next to Clear Calling to the On position.
When the feature is enabled, it will automatically filter out background noise and enhance voices during phone calls. Users can also toggle Clear Calling on or off during a call. However, it should be noted that the feature will not work with Voice over IP (VOIP) services, and is only available during traditional phone calls.
One of the main reasons to choose a Pixel over other Android phones is the exclusive features that it offers. Clear Calling is just one example, but other features like Magic Eraser are also unique to the Pixel. While some of these features may eventually make their way into the Android Open Source Project, having device-specific features helps the Pixel stand out from the competition.