Google's Phone app can now give you the reason for a business's call

The verified calls feature allows businesses like banks to display the reason for their call when they contact you. | Image: Google Google has officially announced a new "Verified Calls" feature for its phone app, which is designed to give more information when a business is calling you. Compatible calls will show a company's name, branding, a small badge to show that it's verified, and a reason for its call. The feature is coming to the Google Phone app, which typically comes preloaded on Pixel and Android One phones. However, Google says it will now be available to download on a "limited" set of additional phones running Android Pie and...