Google Messages latest update is all about fighting spam
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The Messages app is becoming harder to spam after the latest update, Google confirmed recently. After teasing a new ability that would allow Google Messages users to report group spam messages earlier this week, an update released today is adding this specific feature.
A support document that contains instructions on how users can report spam in a group message is now live on the app’s support page. Keep in mind though that if you’re using Google Messages and don’t see the new option yet, you should wait a few more days since the update is rolled out in waves.
When you report spam in a group message, the spammer is reported and the message is sent directly to your “Archived” folder, Google explains. To report someone, simply open the Messages app, then the conversation you want to report, tap More Group details, and then choose Tap Report spam.
Don’t try to download anything from the Google Play Store since this seems to be a server-side update. You’ll just have to pray that the new feature will appear on your phone sooner rather than later.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically does the new Google Messages update enable users to do?
What specifically does the new Google Messages update enable users to do?
The latest update allows users to report spam messages within group conversations. When a user reports spam, the sender is reported, and the message is automatically moved to the user's "Archived" folder.
Q.How should users access this new spam reporting feature in Google Messages?
How should users access this new spam reporting feature in Google Messages?
To report spam, users should open the Messages app, go to the relevant conversation, tap 'More Group details', and then select 'Tap Report spam'. This process sends the message to the archive and reports the spammers.
Q.Why might some Google Messages users not yet see the new reporting option on their devices?
Why might some Google Messages users not yet see the new reporting option on their devices?
The update is being rolled out in waves, so it may take a few days for the new feature to appear for all users. It is a server-side update, meaning users cannot manually download it from the Google Play Store.