Google's spam blocking doesn't have much Pixel magic or even exclusivity.

Telemarketing and spam calls are relentless, and you might be surprised to learn that you can do little to stop them -- for example, political campaigns are exempt from the National Do Not Call Registry. Luckily, our phones have started to include excellent spam filters to keep unwanted incoming calls at bay. But that raises an important question: do you need a specific phone, or is this protection standard across the Android ecosystem? While many think great spam protection is a Pixel-exclusive feature, the truth is, you don't really need a Pixel phone at all. So, who and what is really saving us from the spam deluge? Let's break it down.