Google is testing an expansion of its Gemini AI assistant to manage outbound phone calls for personal communication, according to findings from Android Authority. The development follows a teardown of the Gemini app's code that revealed a new interface labeled "Gemini Calling," featuring example prompts such as "Call Mom and tell her I will be 15 minutes late" and "Call John and ask if he is coming for dinner."

The feature appears designed to deliver brief, text-based messages via phone calls rather than facilitate full conversations. Potential use cases include notifying contacts about delays, checking availability for plans, or reaching individuals who may not regularly check messages. Android Authority also identified granular permission settings within the Gemini app that could allow users to control which app functions Gemini accesses, including the ability to opt out of incoming automated calls.

Google has not confirmed a public rollout timeline for the expanded functionality. The company previously limited Gemini's calling capabilities to business-related interactions, but the discovery suggests broader ambitions for the AI to handle routine personal communications. This move aligns with Google's broader strategy to integrate Gemini across its ecosystem, though the scope of the feature and its eventual availability remain under development.