Android users will soon have the option to add an “Urgent” indicator to their calls, which will appear on the receiver’s incoming call screen and in their call history if they don’t pick up. This is a new feature in beta testing in the Phone by Google app, Call Reason, that will only work for people who are already saved in your contacts list, and if you use Google’s default calling app on both Android phones.
If you often send calls to voicemail (or your friends don’t pick up your calls), this feature allows you to let each other know when you’re calling about something important, or you need to talk right away without sending a separate text.
Right now, Call Reason is only for marking calls as “urgent,” but it would also be nice to see more options like custom messages or emojis to show why you’re calling. Since the call reason message also appears in your call history, it can also be a useful reminder to call someone back about something specific if you can’t pick up the call at that time.
Call Reason is being released as a beta feature, and availability will vary by phone manufacturer. You can check for updates on your phone by tapping your profile icon, “Manage apps and devices” and “Check for updates” on the Google Play Store. You can also double-check that you’re using Google by phone for your calls by going to your Settings app, then “Apps” and “Default apps.”
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