Overview

• Key Verifier is now live in Google Messages for Android 10 and above, letting contacts scan per‑device QR codes to confirm they are messaging the intended device.
• Google Messages will warn on link taps and block visits from texts labeled as spam unless the user marks the message as not spam, with the protection available globally.
• A new Recovery Contacts setting lets users designate trusted people who can help verify identity to regain account access when standard methods fail.
• A sign‑in with mobile number option can identify an account by phone number and confirm ownership using the previous device’s lock‑screen passcode instead of a Google password.
• Google launched an interactive Scam Ready Game for user training and partnered with the National Cybersecurity Alliance to distribute safety resources.