Pixel Phones' Message Feature Fails: What Happened?

Thu Jan 29 2026
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Google's Pixel phones had a problem with a feature called "Take a Message. " This feature was supposed to record messages from callers when users missed or declined calls. But, it accidentally sent background noise to the caller instead of just the message. This happened on older Pixel 4 and 5 models. The issue was rare and only affected a few users. It was not a big problem, but it was still a concern. Google said they fixed it by turning off the feature on these older phones. They also said users can still use other ways to screen calls or use their carrier's voicemail.
Google said they take user privacy seriously. They investigated the issue and decided to disable the feature to be safe. They also said they could not recreate the problem on a Pixel 4a during their tests. This problem shows that even big companies like Google can have bugs in their software. It's important for them to fix these issues quickly to keep user data safe. Users should also be aware of these potential problems and know how to use their phones safely.
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