As smartphone makers continue to focus on user safety, new reports suggest Samsung may soon adopt one of Google’s most advanced call protection tools. The upcoming Galaxy S26 series is said to support Google’s AI-powered scam detection feature, which is currently limited to Pixel devices.
According to a report, Samsung could integrate Google’s anti-scam calling technology into its next flagship lineup through the Android CallCore system. While Samsung has not officially confirmed the Galaxy S26 series yet, its launch is expected later this month.
A tech publication, in collaboration with developer AssembleDebug, reportedly carried out a teardown of the Android CallCore app that comes pre-installed on Android devices. The app, mainly used for call-related features, appears to have been updated to support scam detection on the Galaxy S26 series.
The teardown reportedly revealed a flag called com.google.android.apps.callcore.SUPPORTED within the app’s code. This same flag was also found in Galaxy S26 Ultra log files. This points to possible scam detection support across the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra models.
Earlier, the same publication had analysed version 206.0.857916353 of the Phone by Google app. That teardown reportedly showed the Galaxy S26 model number in the code, along with an identifier named “Sharpie”, which is believed to refer to the scam detection feature.
Google first announced its scam detection feature in March 2025. The feature uses on-device artificial intelligence to analyse conversation patterns during calls. It identifies suspicious behaviour linked to scams and alerts users in real time. Alerts can include audio signals, haptic feedback, and a pop-up warning that the call may be a scam.
Google has stated that scam detection works fully on-device. No call audio or transcripts are stored, sent to servers, or accessed later in any form.
At present, scam detection is available only on Google Pixel smartphones and the latest Pixel Watch models. However, with multiple references found in app code, the feature could soon arrive on the Galaxy S26 series. If this happens, Samsung’s upcoming flagship could become the first non-Pixel smartphone to support Google’s scam detection technology.
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