Google has announced a new feature that lets its AI make calls to local businesses on your behalf, all through Search. This means you no longer have to pick up the phone to ask about prices or check appointment availability. Whether you’re looking for a pet groomer or a nearby dry cleaner, Google Search can now do the calling for you and gather the details.
When you search for services like “pet groomers near me,” you’ll see an option that says “Have AI check pricing.” From there, you can submit your request, and Search will handle the rest, like gathering details about appointments and services from various businesses to give you a list of options. It saves you time and helps businesses connect with new customers more efficiently.
This calling tool is available to users in the US, but only to those subscribed to Google AI Pro or AI Ultra plans.
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At the same time, Google is also expanding access to its “most intelligent AI” model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, directly inside Search through the AI Mode. According to the tech giant, Gemini 2.5 Pro “excels at advanced reasoning, math and coding questions, helping you with your complex queries with links to learn more.”
If you’re subscribed to Google AI Pro or AI Ultra, you can now choose Gemini 2.5 Pro from a drop-down menu in AI Mode.
Google is also bringing deep research capabilities into AI Mode through Deep Search with the Gemini 2.5 Pro model. “Deep Search is especially useful for in-depth research related to your job, hobbies, or studies. It’s also a valuable tool when making big life decisions, like purchasing a new house or needing assistance with financial analysis,” the tech giant explained in a blogpost.
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Both Deep Search and Gemini 2.5 Pro are currently rolling out to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the US who are part of the AI Mode experiment in Labs.