The Google Phone app on Android helps root out spam calls. Here's what you need to know - CNET

Last week, Google announced the company's Phone app will add a new Verified Calls feature to tell you not only what business is calling you, but why they're calling.

Verified Calls complements Google's earlier attempt to rein in robocalling through a call-screening feature that leans on Google Assistant to help identify calls.

When you receive an incoming call from a verified business, you'll see the business name, logo, a verification badge and a reason why the company is making the call -- as long as the business provides this. .

In order to take advantage of the new Verified Calls feature, you'll need to download Google Phone and set it as your default dialer.

Some phone manufacturers, like Google and OnePlus, use Google's app out of the box, while others don't.

After installing the Phone app on your device, you'll need to open it and tap on the menu button in the top-right corner, select Settings > Caller ID & spam and turn on Verified calls.

On your Android device, open the Settings app and go to Google > Data & Messaging > Device phone number and check that your phone number is listed.