Google Messages for Android is actively rolling out Enhanced Protection mode, an anti-spam and anti-scam feature announced earlier in October 2026.
The rollout matters because SMS and RCS remain primary vectors for phishing and fraud targeting Android users at scale. Enhanced Protection mode signals Google is moving on-device intelligence closer to the messaging layer, not just the spam folder.
The full article covers what the mode actually does under the hood and how to enable it, details worth knowing before this lands on your device.
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