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New Call Recording Feature Rolls Out to Some Pixel Phones

It's only available in countries where call recording isn't illegal

By Stefanie Fogel Stefanie Fogel Writer, Editor, Commerce Producer University of Central Florida Stefanie Fogel has written about consumer technology since 2009. Her work has appeared on Variety, Engadget, Polygon, and many other online publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 13, 2021 04:17PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Call recording in the Google Phone app finally is rolling out to Pixel owners around the globe. Twitter user Jay Prakash shared screenshots of the feature. It needs to be enabled in the phone's app settings before it can be used. Once it's toggled on, a Record button appears in the UI while making or receiving a call. There's also an option to automatically delete recordings after a certain period of time (seven days, 14 days, 30 days, or never).
Jessie Casson/Getty Images Google added native call recording to the Phone app in April 2020, but it was largely limited to Nokia and Xiaomi phones, according to 9to5Google. It's also limited to countries and regions where call recording is legal. One 9to5Google writer didn't see the option to record calls on their phone in the UK, for example, but a fellow writer can access it in France. In the US, the legality of call recording varies depending on where you live. Some states require consent from everyone on the call before you can record it, while others let you record as long as you're party to the conversation. Call participants are notified they're being recorded before the call begins, according to Google's support page. Jay Prakash Pixel owners can check if they have the call recording feature by opening the Phone app and tapping on Settings > Call recording. Their device must run Android 9 or higher and have the latest version of the Phone app installed. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone The 8 Best Apps to Record Phone Calls on iPhone of 2022 5G Availability Around the World How to Record a Call With Google Voice How to Record a Phone Call on Samsung Where Is 5G Available in the US? (Updated for 2022) Where Is 5G Available in Canada? (Updated for 2022) How to Record a Phone Call for a Podcast 5G: The Latest News & Updates (October 2022) Where Is 5G Available in the UK? (Updated for 2022) Rollable Pixel: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) 6G: What It Is & When to Expect It Net Neutrality Explained Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies