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    Now, Google Assistant takes care of calls placed on hold

    Shubham Sharma
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    Last updated on Oct 02, 2020, 12:02 am
    Now, Google Assistant takes care of calls placed on hold
  • At last night's event, Google showcased plenty of hardware, starting from new 5G-capable Pixel phones to Nest Audio.

    Along with these tempting devices, the company also had some fancy software quirks to present.

    Case in point: A new 'Hold for Me' capability that is set to debut on Google Assistant sometime in the future.

    Here is all you need to know about it.

  • In this article
    So, what exactly is 'Hold for Me'? How it works? Screen keeps showing what's going on When someone answers, it will alert you through sounds, vibrations Feature does not share data with Google A glimpse of Hold for Me
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    So, what exactly is 'Hold for Me'?

    So, what exactly is 'Hold for Me'?
  • 'Hold for Me' is the latest Google Assistant trick for improving the experience of phone calls.

    The feature, as Google explained, will stay on the line on your behalf if someone places you on hold.

    When the person on the other side picks up, it notifies about their return, allowing you to take over and talk.

  • Working

    How it works?

    How it works?
  • In an early demonstration, the feature appeared to work pretty seamlessly.

    Basically, after being placed on hold, all one has to do is tap on a dedicated button on the call screen.

    This activates the Assistant, which starts listening in on the call for you, giving you a chance to return to things that are more important than that awful music of held calls.

  • Captions

    Screen keeps showing what's going on

  • When Google Assistant stays on the line, you will have the option to go back to call with a dedicated 'Return to call' button appearing on the screen.

    It will also show real-time captions to help you monitor what is being said (or played) on the other side as well as offer a button to hang up the call if the need comes.

  • Alerts

    When someone answers, it will alert you through sounds, vibrations

  • As and when a person answers the held call, Assistant will ask them to wait while issuing alerts for you to take over.

    This will be done through sound, vibration, and an on-screen notification so that you can join immediately and talk to the person on the other side.

    Notably, the entire work here is being done by Google's Duplex AI technology.

  • Data

    Feature does not share data with Google

    Feature does not share data with Google
  • All data captured by 'Hold for Me' is processed locally on the device, rather than the cloud, and deleted within 48 hours.

    The information, which includes the call audio and its transcripts, is not shared with Google or associated with the user's account unless specified otherwise.

    The capability will come with the new Pixel phones and become available on older ones through 'feature drops'.

  • Twitter Post

    A glimpse of Hold for Me

  • Hold for Me saves you, and your ears, hours of elevator music.

    When you’re put on hold, Google Assistant will wait and notify you when someone comes on the line, ready to talk. You’ll like it, unless elevator music is your jam.https://t.co/Jieau9GfMQ #LaunchNightIn #Pixel5G pic.twitter.com/Ap6V4eJfq8

    — Made By Google (@madebygoogle) September 30, 2020
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