Credit: AppleSamsung is working on an on-device voicemail feature similar to iOS’s Live Voicemail. This feature would allow calls to be screened and corresponding voice messages to be stored directly on the device.Unlike Apple’s version, Samsung’s will let users customize ring time before redirecting a call, but lacks transcription functionality, at least for now.The feature was spotted within One UI 8 beta code and may initially be rolled out only in select regions.With iOS 17, Apple introduced the Live Voicemail feature, which provides real-time transcription of incoming voicemails as someone is leaving a message. However, to provide on-device transcription, Live Voicemail handles the voicemail functionality on-device too, removing the need for a carrier for voicemail storage and retrieval. The Live Voicemail feature was very well received, especially in regions where carrier-driven voicemail services were not popular or just too expensive. It seems Samsung is inspired by the success of the iOS’ Live Voicemail feature, as the company is working on its own version of “on-device voicemail” functionality.