Pixel Phone app gets a fresh new look with easier Call Notes and Audio Emoji access

Google is jazzing up your call experience with a fresh redesign of the Pixel Phone app’s in-call user interface. And trust us, it’s all about making your conversations more dynamic and user-friendly.

First up, say hello to two chunky, pill-shaped buttons that now sit proudly above the usual suspects — Keypad, Mute, and Phone. These buttons are your new best friends for accessing Call Notes and Audio Emoji without diving into the “More” menu.

Tap on the revamped “Call Assist” — Google’s all-in-one hub for Call Screen, Direct My Call, and Hold for Me — and watch a sleek sheet slide up. The star of this show? A big card dedicated to Call Notes, complete with a snazzy description: “Live transcripts & summary of your call.” Need to stop? There’s now a crystal-clear “Stop” button alongside other timer tweaks for a smoother experience.

While the Audio Emoji panel remains unchanged, the new design makes it easier to access with a more prominent button. If you’re rocking a Pixel 9, you’ll notice this in the form of a big, beautiful button. Older Pixel models won’t be left out, though — they get a full-width button to keep the fun going.

The “More” menu is now less crowded. Thanks to the new placement of Call Notes and Audio Emoji, it’s been simplified, making your navigation as breezy as your conversations.

This snazzy in-call UI redesign is being served to Pixel users via version 157.0.712311883 of the Phone by Google app. Currently, it’s in the beta channel, so eager early adopters can dive in and explore.

Remember the holiday cheer from last month? Google had already sprinkled some festive magic with new Audio Emoji. And speaking of nifty tricks, if you’re juggling dual SIMs, we have a cool method to get Dual SIM RCS working on your Google Pixel.

Stay tuned for more updates as Google keeps dialing up the innovation.