Google highlights Circle to Search's scam-text detection
AI summary
Google is reminding Android users that Circle to Search can already flag suspicious text messages using AI Overviews, explaining why a message may be fraudulent and suggesting next steps. Android Authority tested the feature and said it works as intended, and Google Lens offers the same scam-checking capability on phones without Circle to Search, including iPhones. Google's broader scam detection features are not available on every Android phone, and newer tools such as enhanced protection mode in Google Messages reach even fewer devices.
In-depth insight
For many users this is a preinstalled scam filter that requires no extra setup, but it also shows how unevenly Google's related protections reach devices.