Google now lets you customize how Voice handles incoming calls. Starting today, you can configure the app to forward calls from either individuals or groups of contacts to a connected phone number or to your voicemail. You can also set a rule that plays custom voicemail greetings for specific contacts. And if you want to avoid receiving calls unless absolutely necessary, you can set that.
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Google said the new options allow users to route incoming calls in ways that complement existing workflows. To get started with the feature, head to the Google Voice website and click the cog icon at the top of the interface. Then, click “Calls,” then “Choose a rule.” Note that on the mobile app, you can only view rules you’ve already set up; you can’t create new ones — at least not yet.
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Despite holding the distinction of being one of Google's longest-running services, Voice has received only sporadic attention from the company in recent years. Before today, the most recent update the company issued for Voice was to disable one of its most useful features. This led to fears that Google might soon retire the service, but today's update suggests that's not the case.
Information source: engadget.com
