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Google Messages could have a native backup tool in its future on Android

We've seen such capabilities in other messaging apps and it seems Google is finally working on its own.

Details from its code suggests users can choose to enable the backup/sync feature, sign in, and safely store their contents in case of a new device. If a user has switched devices, Google's early in-app description states signing in will download and restore your conversations "automatically." While users await native backup support, Google rolled out stronger spam detection capabilities for the app.

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