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The video provides an overview of new call management features in Google Voice, focusing on setting custom rules for incoming calls. Users can redirect calls from specific contacts to voicemail or forward them to another number. These options are accessible exclusively via the Google Voice website on desktop computers, with no current support in the mobile app. The presenter also highlights the ability to create custom rules for anonymous callers, such as forwarding to linked numbers, setting specific voicemail greetings, call screening, or direct voicemail routing. While Google has announced these features for all users, their availability might be currently restricted to the United States.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces a feature in Google Voice that allows users to set custom rules for handling incoming calls. Although this feature has existed before, it is now available in the newer version of Google Voice. Users can now redirect calls from specific contacts to voicemail or forward them to another number. The feature is currently accessible only via the Google Voice website on a desktop, as it is not yet integrated into the mobile app. The presenter explains how to access and use this feature by logging into the Google Voice website, navigating to the settings, selecting the calls option, and then creating custom rules.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to create custom rules for anonymous callers in Google Voice. By selecting the checkbox for anonymous callers, users can configure options such as forwarding calls to additional devices or linked numbers, setting a voicemail greeting, screening calls, or sending them straight to voicemail. The presenter notes that while Google has announced this feature for all Google Voice users, it may currently be limited to users in the United States. Viewers are encouraged to comment on their experiences with the new feature, specifying their location and usage.