Google appears ready to tear down one of the biggest walls in the Android ecosystem. A newly discovered APK teardown findings suggest the company’s “Take a Message” AI voicemail feature, long locked to Pixel smartphones, could soon launch on non-Pixel Android devices while dramatically expanding to more than 20 additional countries. The leak points to a major shift in Google’s broader Android strategy as the company pushes deeper into AI-powered calling tools ahead of Android 16’s wider rollout.
Currently, Take a Message is available only on Pixel 6 and newer devices in a small group of English-speaking markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. The feature acts as a modern AI-enhanced voicemail system that automatically answers missed calls, creates live transcriptions, filters spam, and organizes messages directly inside Google’s Phone app. Users can read message transcripts in real time without listening to audio recordings, making it one of the most practical AI features Google has quietly built into Pixel phones.
According to findings uncovered inside Phone by Google app version 221, Google is now testing code references tied to “enabledBeeslyV2NonPixel,” strongly indicating internal development for broader Android support beyond the Pixel lineup. “Beesly” is reportedly Google’s internal codename for Take a Message. While the company has not officially confirmed the rollout, the code snippets strongly suggest Google wants this feature running on devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, Nothing, Xiaomi, and other Android brands.
This leak suggests Google may now be shifting from Pixel-first exclusivity toward ecosystem-wide AI adoption. That could become increasingly important as Samsung prepares to fully retire Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages later this year, further consolidating Android communication services.
One of the biggest revelations in the teardown is the potential global expansion. The leaked code references indicate Google is testing support for Take a Message across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Markets reportedly listed include Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and several Nordic and Eastern European countries. India appears separately referenced through a dedicated “enableBeeslyV2InMarket” flag, hinting Google could finally bring the feature to one of Android’s largest smartphone markets.
The regional rollout may happen in phases. Some countries are reportedly tagged for audio-only support, while others including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan could receive full call transcription functionality. This distinction likely reflects language-processing readiness and local regulatory compliance surrounding call handling and voicemail transcription.
Google has already been steadily widening the reach of its AI calling ecosystem. Earlier this year, Pixel Call Recording expanded into several European countries after initially remaining US-focused. Google also confirmed broader international plans for several Pixel Feature Drop tools during previous updates.
The expansion also aligns with Android 16’s broader AI ambitions. Android 16 continues Google’s push toward system-level AI integration, with enhanced Material 3 Expressive design language, deeper Gemini integration, and smarter communication tools expected to define the platform’s next phase. By extending Take a Message beyond Pixel hardware, Google could make AI calling a standard Android experience rather than a premium Pixel-only perk.
For users, the appeal is obvious. spam calls remain one of the most frustrating smartphone problems globally, especially in regions like India where robocalls and telemarketing scams are widespread. AI-assisted voicemail screening offers a passive defense system that reduces interruptions while preserving important calls. Combined with Google’s existing AI scam detection and Call Screen tools, Take a Message could become one of Android’s strongest consumer-facing AI features.
Still, there are limitations. APK teardowns reveal features in development, but they do not guarantee public release. Google frequently tests experimental capabilities internally before canceling or delaying launch plans. Android Authority noted that the feature could not yet be manually activated on unsupported devices or in unsupported regions despite the newly discovered code.
Even so, the broader direction is becoming increasingly clear. Google no longer appears interested in keeping all of its best AI communication tools exclusive to Pixel hardware. Instead, the company seems focused on turning the wider Android ecosystem into an AI-first platform capable of competing more directly with Apple’s tightly integrated iPhone experience.
If Take a Message launches across Samsung Galaxy devices, OnePlus flagships, and mid-range Android phones later this year, it may quietly become one of the most important Android feature expansions of 2026.
