First calls and texts, now Pixels could detect scams from chat apps (APK teardown)
- An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Google’s Scam Detection feature is coming to chat apps.
- The feature will display scam detection alerts in chat app notifications.
- It’s possible that apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Instagram, and Twitter could support this functionality.
Google introduced Scam Detection functionality to Pixel phones last year, which alerts you if you’re on a phone call with a suspected scammer. The company has also brought this functionality to text messages. Now, it looks like a massive expansion is on the cards.
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We dug into the Android System Intelligence update for the Pixel 10 series (version B.13.playstore.pixel10.801661517) and discovered that Google is working on expanding Scam Detection to some third-party apps. The feature will likely be accessible by tapping Settings > Security & Privacy > More Security & Privacy > Scam Detection. Check out the screenshots below.
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