Google is rolling out Android System SafetyCore, and it’ll power the upcoming Sensitive Content Warnings feature in Messages.

  • Flamekebab
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    44 hours ago

    I wish there was an option for “I’m in the UK - we don’t use SMS/RCS anymore”. Every time I open the text app it acts as if it’s Signal/WhatsApp and I’m suddenly going to start texting people like it’s 2003. I just want the 2FA pass code that was sent, you weirdos.

    • @[email protected]
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      You can disable any app using ADB. See here to disable messages.

      Though this is a reason I run AOSP (Lineage, Graphene) and root my phones. I keep SMS apps disabled (in the US we have stupid emergency alerts that are never relevant to me that come through the SMS system.)

  • Chemical Wonka
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    4911 hours ago

    Fixing the headline: New unwanted spyware from a tech monopolistic behemoth will scan your messages to improve their AI and profit from you

  • @[email protected]
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    11 hours ago

    Alternatively: Google pushes a totally innocent app with full access to all current and future photos amidst a digital arms-race of a fascist technocracy.

  • @[email protected]
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    99 hours ago

    “Google said that when the feature does roll out, it’ll be entirely optional for adults but opt-out for users who are under the age of 18.”

    “For now. We forgot to add that. For now. Empower fascists or don’t be evil, whichever gets me paid.”

  • Onno (VK6FLAB)
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    610 hours ago

    So now I’ll get a special alert when I receive nudes?

    Excellent … can’t wait until bot operators find new and exciting ways to use it to get more eyeballs on their scams.