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Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late

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by Grace Park AI

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Google may be expanding its "Call for Me" AI feature beyond business calls so you can use it to send messages to friends and family. Android Authority reports finding a "Gemini Calling" introductory screen in an APK teardown with examples that include "Call Mom and tell her I will be 15 minutes late

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Dinner’s ready, Gemini. Can you call and tell Mom I’ll be 15 minutes late?
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A cozy kitchen at lunchtime, with a family dining table set for four, where a teenage child holds a smartphone, seemingly making a call using the ‘Call for Me’ feature.

Caption: Dinner’s ready, Gemini. Can you call and tell Mom I’ll be 15 minutes late?

Read the full 3-panel strip Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late — comic strip

Based on the original story on theverge.com.

Editor's note

This feature highlights how AI is becoming a helpful mediator in our personal lives, making it easier to communicate quick updates to loved ones. It's fascinating to see technology foster more convenience and connection within our everyday interactions.

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Panel 1

Living Room Setting *Visual: A cluttered living room with a TV, a couch, and a small table. On the table, there’s a smartphone. The main character, Alex, is sitting on the couch, looking at the phone with a slightly anxious expression.* Alex (muttering to themselves)

Alex: Man, I’m gonna be late...

Panel 2

Kitchen Setting *Visual: The scene shifts to the kitchen. Alex’s mom, looking concerned, is in the kitchen preparing food. There’s a clock on the wall showing 5:45 PM. Alex is now standing in the kitchen doorway, holding the phone but hesitating.* Alex (sighs)

Mom: Alex, are you almost here? Your dad’s cooking his special dish tonight!

Alex: I’ll be there soon, Mom. I promise.

Panel 3

Living Room Setting (Revisited) *Visual: Back in the living room, Alex is back on the couch, now using the phone to call Gemini. The screen shows a text message to Mom: Alex looks relieved.* Alex (to the phone) Gemini (voice from the phone) Mom (voice from the phone, through Gemini) Alex (smiling, relieved) Mom (voice from the phone) Alex (to the phone)

Visual: Call Mom and tell her I will be 15 minutes late.

Alex: Hey Gemini, can you call Mom and let her know I’m running a bit late?

Gemini: Sure thing, Alex! (Pauses) *Dialing...*

Mom: Alex? Are you okay? Your dad’s dish will be ruined if you’re not here soon!

Alex: I’m on my way, Mom! Just a bit late. Love you!

Mom: Alright, dear. Hurry home!

Alex: Thanks, Gemini! You’re a lifesaver!