These days, when we think of AI, we think of generative AI like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and so on. However, AI can do so much more. In fact, Google plans to show us just how. The company has announced several upgrades headed to Google Fi, which include AI-powered noise filters and RCS web messaging.
Google Fi gets AI-powered noise filters
Now, when we think of our smartphones, we tend to focus on features like their chipsets, cameras, and battery life. But we rarely talk about call quality, and it makes sense. We now live in an era where texting is more prevalent, but if you’re someone that makes a lot of calls, call quality and clarity matter.
If you’re a Google Fi customer, then you might be interested to learn that one of the upgrades is noise filters powered by AI. According to Google, “Noises like wind, construction, or traffic can derail a conversation. Most of your calls on Fi already benefit from call quality improvements, like HD calling. For other calls, including when you’re talking to someone on a landline or older device, your calls will now use AI-enhanced audio (available in the coming weeks).”
The company adds, “This feature uses Google AI to automatically filter out distracting background noise and clarify voices on both ends of the line for more natural-sounding conversations. It works automatically, and you can turn it off anytime.” In fact, you can check out a demo in the video below to hear the before and after.
Other features to look forward to
In addition to launching AI-powered noise filters for Google Fi, Google also announced other upgrades. This includes the expansion of the availability of its Wi-Fi Auto Connect Plus feature. For those unfamiliar, the feature will automatically connect your phone to “select secure, high-quality Wi-Fi networks.” This means that you won’t have to hunt for WiFi or use a dodgy connection.
There is also support for RCS web messaging. If you’re someone that works on your computer a lot and doesn’t want to be distracted by your phone, you can use a new interface that lets you send and receive RCS messages on the web. Last but not least, Google is applying AI to its bills. This allows users to use AI to generate billing summaries, explaining the various charges to make it easier to understand what you’re paying for.
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