Google Call for Me: US Pilot on Pixel 11, Not in France

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Key Takeaways

1Call for Me tested since September 24 on Pixel 11 in the United States

2Access requires being of legal age, a U.S. resident, a Google AI subscriber, and using a U.S. SIM

3The AI can book, check, or modify, but only calls U.S. numbers and remains highly regulated

4Apple, Meta, and others are advancing similar features, without full delegation in France

💡Why it matters — This experimentation marks a step in the automation of tasks by AI, but remains inaccessible outside the United States for now.

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Full Analysis

Google is experimenting with Call for Me, a feature of Gemini that can make phone calls on behalf of the user for simple tasks. The test, launched on September 24 on American Pixel 11 devices, is currently limited by strict access conditions and is only aimed at numbers in the United States. No date has been announced for France.

Restricted Access in the United States and No Date for France

Google has not announced any arrival date in France. The assistant can currently only reach American numbers, and the experiment is reserved for residents of the United States. Users must be at least 18 years old, own a Pixel 11 equipped with an American SIM card, have a Google AI subscription, and use the public beta of the Phone app with a device set to English. This pilot started on September 24.

What Gemini Does During the Call and User Control

The user formulates their request and preferences in the Gemini app. The assistant can check product availability, make a reservation, or modify an appointment, including navigating through voice menus and waiting if necessary. Before dialing, Gemini presents a summary of the information to be conveyed. The call originates from the user's number; Gemini identifies itself as a Google assistant, states the identity of the person for whom it is calling, and indicates that the conversation is being recorded. The phone holder has the option to view the transcription in real-time, listen to the conversation, or take control at any time. A report is then sent to the user summarizing the points that were agreed upon.

Safeguards, Call Limits, and Competitive Landscape

Several limitations are imposed: Gemini cannot make payments, communicate a credit card number, call emergency services, transmit sensitive information, including medical data, or share a password. The number of daily calls is capped. On the side of other players, Apple offers call screening and Hold for Me in France, which do not support conversation. Meta's Muse agents and Instinct are also starting to make calls for their users, but not in France. As these services progress, it may become possible for assistants to call standards managed by other assistants to make reservations.

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