There's a rule of thumb that if an article poses a question in the headline then the answer is always no. I'm bucking that trend right now: yes you should give Google your phone number and here's why.

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The Google Phone app is what powers the dialer of Pixel smartphones. Its simple design and powerful features make it a favorite of Pixel users. Now, anyone (with an Android device) can give the ...