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AppWizard

January 2, 2026

Google’s AI Android Updates Spark Phone App Glitches on Pixel Devices

The phone app within Google's ecosystem has faced significant user frustration due to recent updates that disrupt essential functions like dialing and contact management. Users report issues such as the app failing to register incoming calls and cumbersome navigation following software patches. AI features introduced to enhance user experience often misfire, raising privacy concerns. The Pixel series has experienced bugs, including one that automatically declined calls. Updates to Google's search algorithm have inadvertently affected app performance, leading to instabilities. Monthly system updates prioritize new features over rigorous testing, resulting in a bloated app with sporadic functionality. Policy changes regarding data handling complicate app interactions, making simple tasks more laborious. Google's rapid release cycle has led to volatility in app performance, with security patches sometimes introducing new bugs. The integration of third-party services has created inconsistencies, and the overall Android ecosystem suffers from misalignment between updates. Users express dissatisfaction with the prioritization of aesthetics over functionality in updates. Critics argue that Google's approach mirrors past missteps, and experts recommend proactive user measures and improved developer practices to enhance app reliability.

AppWizard

December 15, 2025

Android phones are finally getting a way to flag ‘urgent’ calls

Android is introducing a feature called Expressive Calling in the Phone by Google app, allowing users to specify the reason for their calls, including marking them as urgent. This feature is currently available to select beta testers. When a call is marked as urgent, the recipient receives a notification that reads “It’s urgent!” along with an animated siren emoji, and the urgent designation remains in the call log if the call is missed. This feature aims to improve the calling experience by providing context and is particularly useful for users with Do Not Disturb mode activated. However, both the caller and recipient must be using the Phone app beta for the feature to work, limiting its current availability.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

How to use Truecaller efficiently on Android

Truecaller is an application for identifying unknown callers and blocking spam calls. To optimize its performance on Android, users should regularly update the app, customize settings for notifications and privacy, enable the Caller ID feature, utilize the spam blocking feature, and report spam numbers to improve the app's database.

AppWizard

July 25, 2024

Google Phone’s AI-powered scam detection looks nearly ready to go (APK teardown)

Google is working on implementing Gemini Nano-powered scam call detection in its Phone app, with a distinction being drawn between scams and spam. The internal codename for this system is "Sharpie," and it will be opt-in for users. The system will rely on AI to detect scam calls, with the goal of helping to protect vulnerable individuals from falling victim to scams.

AppWizard

April 15, 2024

10 best apps to block spam calls on Android phone and safeguard your privacy | – Times of India

- Call blocker apps have emerged as a solution to combat unwanted spam and telemarketing calls. - These apps allow users to block specific numbers, automatically recognize potential spam or scam calls, and customize their call filtering settings. - Various call blocker apps, such as Phone by Google, Call Blocker- Blacklist, Mr. Number, Truecaller, Showcaller, Caller ID & Block by CallApp, Call Blocker, Hiya, Call Control, and Whoscall, offer different features to help users manage and block unwanted calls. - These apps aim to help users reclaim their time and peace of mind by ensuring that only desired calls get through.