Google Phone Beta Rolling Out ‘Urgent’ Expressive Calling that Can Break Through DND

Google Phone beta rolling out ‘urgent’ Expressive Calling that can break through DND

After announcing at the start of this month, Phone by Google’s new “Expressive Calling” feature is beginning to roll out for beta users.

Google starts testing Android's new DND-overriding call option

TL;DR Last month we spotted Google developing Call Reason, a system for signaling call priority that could override DND. Google formally announced Call Reason at the start of December, saying that beta access would get underway shortly. Testers have now begun to start getting access to Expressive Calling and Call Reason. Do Not Disturb is one of the most useful features our phones have, and often feels like the last line of defense against a wo…