Google Phone Beta Rolling Out ‘Urgent’ Expressive Calling That Can Break Through DND
Expressive Calling is rolling out in Google Phone beta, letting urgent calls break through Do Not Disturb with visual and haptic alerts.
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Google Phone Beta Rolling Out ‘Urgent’ Expressive Calling That Can Break Through DND
Expressive Calling Starts Reaching Google Phone Beta Users Expressive Calling is now rolling out to Google Phone beta users, and it directly answers a common frustration: how to make truly urgent calls break through Do Not Disturb mode. Announced earlier this month, the feature adds visual and haptic signals that clearly communicate urgency during a call. Google is positioning it as a smarter, more human way to signal importance without abusing emergency settings. For users who miss critical calls due to silenced notifications, this update could be a meaningful upgrade. The rollout is limited for now, but early access is expanding. It also signals Google’s broader push toward more expressive, context-aware communication tools. For many users, this feature could quietly change how urgent moments are handled. Credit: Google What Expressive Calling Actually Does on Android At its core, Expressive Calling enhances standard phone calls with visual cues, animations, and vibrations. When enabled…