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Android call quality is progressing.
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Clear calling is a new feature that reduces background noise during calls. If you are feeling bold, you can enable it for yourself without root.

Clear calling works on most mobile networks, it is not available for wi-fi calling, and content from your call is not sent to the internet.

It has been flexing its muscles for a long time. The crackling of snack bags, keyboard clicks, and dogs barking are all suppressed by using artificial intelligence. The company has had earbuds with active noise cancellation before.

The ANC on the Pixel Buds Pro is more than competent, even if it won't be bumping Sony or Bose from the top of the mountain. Not bad for a first attempt, let's see how it goes.

Are you still making phone calls?