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Google's QR code protection for chats in Messages offers a preview in beta


This was spotted late last year, and it's something that would help ensure your chats are a little more secure.

A report states that a recent Google Messages beta has brought about the company's QR code-based verification keys on Android. This feature was previously reported in November 2024 and was stated as a method to help users further lock down their RCS chats, so their texts remain between them and their contact. A post by 9to5Google highlights the existence is a new Google Messages beta, which reportedly holds the company's new QR code-based key verification feature.

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