Samsung is upgrading its phone experience with automatic call screening, making unwanted calls a thing of the past for Galaxy users.
Smarter Call Protection with One UI 8.5
Samsung is gearing up to roll out One UI 8.5, expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 series early next year. Among its anticipated features is a Pixel-like automatic call screening system designed to tackle spam and scam calls more efficiently.
Beyond Bixby Text Call: Going Automatic
Galaxy phones already offer Bixby Text Call, which lets users manually screen voice calls. However, the new feature aims to automate this process. Based on recent code strings found in One UI 8.5 by Android Authority, users will be able to enable automatic call screening for unknown numbers.
- No need to manually activate call screening.
- The phone answers and screens calls on its own.
- Built-in AI interprets the caller’s message and generates responses.
Real-Time Transcriptions on Your Screen
While the AI handles the call, users can follow the conversation in real time with on-screen transcription. This gives users control over whether to take over the call or end it based on the conversation’s content.
- See what the caller says as it happens.
- Maintain privacy and avoid interruptions.
- Decline or pick up based on the context provided.
Flexible Screening Options Tailored to User Preferences
Samsung appears to be offering granular control over what kinds of calls get screened. In the default dialer, users can fine-tune call screening levels:
- Screen all unknown numbers
- Only screen potential spam or scam numbers
- Exclude specific trusted numbers from screening
In Korea, even more advanced filtering tiers may be offered:
- All calls
- High: All unknown numbers
- Medium: Spam, scam, international, and hidden caller IDs
- Low: Only confirmed scam or spam numbers
This level of customization allows users to balance convenience and security without missing important calls.
Will Everyone Get This Feature?
It’s still uncertain whether automatic call screening will be available globally, or if it will roll out in phases based on region and language support. More details are expected to emerge as the Galaxy S26 launch approaches.
Final Thoughts
By integrating an AI-powered call screening feature, Samsung is following Google’s lead while building on its existing capabilities. This update could mark a significant step forward in mobile privacy and spam protection, especially for users tired of persistent robocalls and telemarketers.
