are commonly used by scammers to notify the user in real time, flag them during conversations, and warn them during the call. The company claims that it works when the Pixel Watch is connected to a Pixel 9 series gadget.
Scam Detection on Pixel Watch
In a post on its user site, Google described the new Scam Detection feature for the Pixel Watch 2 and 3. According to reports, it uses on-device artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and spot patterns that scammers frequently utilize during talks, flag them, and notify the user in the middle of the call all in real time. According to the firm, it functions when the Pixel Watch is linked to a Pixel 9 series device.
When activated, a beep can be heard at the beginning of the call and every few minutes after that. During calls, the feature automatically operates in the background, which may be a hoax. It notifies the user through vibration, sound, and notification if the conversational pattern is thought to be a fraud. With the Pixel Watch, users can end the call or reject the notice.
However, the company says it does not work in case of direct calls received on LTE models of the smartwatch.
Initially revealed as part of the Pixel March Drop, the feature was only available on the Pixel 9 and later smartphones. Google claims that its inclusion in the Pixel Watch series allows consumers to avoid scammers by simply looking at their wrist without using their phone.
Gemini Nano is used for Scam Detection on the Pixel 9 series. On older smartphones, though, it makes use of on-device machine learning models. In the US, it is presently accessible in English on a Pixel Watch 3 or Watch 2 when paired with a Pixel 9 or later smartphone over Bluetooth. Google emphasizes that although the function is designed to shield Pixel users against scam callers, it isn't 100% accurate because criminals frequently alter their strategies. Users are advised by the company to be cautious while taking calls from unknown numbers.
