Older Pixel phones have a useful new feature: call recording

Sometimes you need to record a phone call — whether it’s for school or legal purposes — and Google is now offering this to more Pixel users. Google launches call recording for seniors Pixel phonesAnd even some non-Pixel phones that use the Google Phone app.

The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 already include AI-powered Call Notes to create summaries of your conversations. According to GoogleThe ability to record calls is now available for Pixel 6 and later devices.

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Pixel users running Android 14 or later, and the latest version of the Google Phone app, can access call recording settings by going to Phone > Settings > Call Recording. Users can set up the ability to always record calls, as well as record from specific numbers.

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While on a call, users can tap the record button at the bottom of the screen. The other party will then hear a message that the call will be recorded. Recordings will be kept indefinitely or you can choose to delete them after seven, 14 or 30 days.

while Google support page The company says the feature is available for non-Pixel phones running Android 9 and later, and the feature appears to be device dependent. I tried using this feature on two recent Samsung Galaxy phones — one with AT&T and one on T-Mobile — and confirmed that the Call Recording option didn’t appear.

A Google representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Apple iPhone users can too Call recording.