Google Highlights Circle to Search Scam-Checking for Texts
Circle to Search can flag suspicious texts through AI Overviews, while Google Lens offers the same check on iPhones, according to Android Authority.
Google is highlighting that Circle to Search can identify suspicious text messages using AI Overviews, according to Android Authority. The company's point is that an existing tool already handles scam checks on supported Android phones.
The same scam-checking function is available through Google Lens on phones that do not have Circle to Search, including iPhones. Users of those devices can get the same basic check without the Circle to Search gesture.
Google says it has been rolling out its scam detection features to more users. The company has been steadily expanding this suite over time, though availability still varies by device.
Not every phone gets every feature
Not all scam detection features are available on every Android phone. Enhanced protection mode in Google Messages, for example, is available on fewer devices, so users may see some tools but not others.
Quick answers
Which Google tool can check suspicious text messages?
Circle to Search can identify suspicious text messages using AI Overviews, and Google Lens offers the same scam-checking functionality.
Can iPhone users check suspicious messages with Google?
Yes. Google Lens offers the same scam-checking functionality on phones without Circle to Search, including iPhones.
Are all Google scam detection features available on every Android phone?
No. Not all scam detection features are available on every Android phone, and enhanced protection mode in Google Messages is available on fewer devices.