The Google Assistant inside the Google Home device and Alexa from Amazons Echo line of smart speakers may soon be able to make and take phone calls for you. This information comes from a new report allegedly originating with "people familiar with the matter".
They say that by the end of this year, both Googles and Amazons speakers could have support for voice calls. So youll be able to say "call Mark" and that would happen. Its conceivable that the speakers will also ring when someone calls, but its unclear if that functionality will actually be baked in too.
Whats more, theres no mention on how this will work - will your cell number somehow be paired with your speaker? Will your speaker get a phone number of its own? Whats more, the requirement for access to emergency services is slowing down the potential rollout it seems. Theres also privacy to worry about, as well as some ancient telecom reg ulations. So despite the fact that the technology to make this work is mostly in place, it may take a while for the feature to make its debut.
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