Google Messages, Phone, and Pixel 9: Security and convenience updates

Here’s a quick rundown of some exciting updates coming to your Android experience:

1. Safer messaging: Google Messages might get even more secure for group chats, thanks to a new encryption method.
2. Scam call protection: Your phone calls are getting smarter! Google Phone is testing a new feature that uses AI to identify scam calls.
3. Pixel Magic: The upcoming Pixel 9 boasts a cool new camera trick – it can add people to photos even if they weren’t there in the original shot!

Let’s dive deeper:

More Secure Group Chats in Google Messages

Apple is finally adding support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to iPhones. This means better messaging features like group chat improvements. Google Messages might be getting even better security for these group chats with a new system called Messaging Layer Security (MLS). This makes your messages unreadable even by Google or Apple, keeping your conversations private.

Scam Call Detection with Google Phone

Tired of annoying spam calls? Google Phone is testing a new feature that uses Google’s powerful AI model, Gemini Nano, to identify potential scam calls. This feature works directly on your phone, without sending any information to the cloud, protecting your privacy. This is a big step towards a safer phone experience, especially for those vulnerable to phone scams.

Pixel 9 Gets Smarter with “Add Me” Feature

Leaked videos of the upcoming Pixel 9 reveal a cool new camera feature called “Add Me.” This lets you add people to a group photo even if they weren’t present when the picture was taken! It works by taking two separate photos: one with everyone except the photographer, and another with just the photographer. The Pixel camera then cleverly combines these photos to create a final image where everyone appears together. This is perfect for capturing those moments where someone missed the shot.

These updates showcase Google’s commitment to improving both security and user experience for Android users. We’ll have to wait and see how these features perform in real-world scenarios, but they certainly sound promising!