Android Cross-device Call casting feature coming to Samsung devices

Google starts rolling out Cross-device services to Android devices. Samsung Galaxy phones would also receive a new Android Cross-device Call-casting feature. However, the Internet sharing function won’t arrive on Galaxy devices.

Following the I/O 2024, Google revealed the first set of Cross-device services. The company has now begun releasing Call casting and Instant hotspot to Android devices. The distribution is happening gradually, with the Beta channel getting it first.

You will be able to find it within Settings > Google > Devices and sharing > Cross-device services. Once received, you have to follow the setup process to establish your “device group” by enabling these preferences on your signed-in devices.

Call casting: “Move calls between this device and other nearby devices signed in to your Google Account. Call casting is only available for certain apps. Some data about your devices may be shared with those apps when you switch devices.”

“When turned on, your other devices can cast video calls to the device that you’re using.” Google Meet is currently supported for the casting feature. You can use the Cast icon to move a video call between your Android phone, tablet, or desktop browser.

Internet sharing allows you to permit your device to automatically share hotspot access with your own devices. It requires Bluetooth and device location to be turned on to share the internet across devices signed in with the same Google account.

Samsung Galaxy devices already have a similar feature called Auto hotspot. Hence, Android’s Internet sharing isn’t available on Samsung devices. A toggle allows you to turn on/off each feature, while Google will display your Device groups.