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Vivo May Soon Get Google's Scam Detection Feature
A code analysis of Google's latest Phone application suggests Vivo could be the next Android manufacturer to integrate Google's Scam Detection tool. The feature aims to protect users from fraudulent calls and messages.
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Vivo appears poised to become the latest Android smartphone maker to adopt Google's Scam Detection functionality, according to a technical teardown of Google Phone version 234.0.9. The analysis uncovered references to a feature codenamed "Sharpie," pointing to the potential rollout on Vivo devices.
Google's Scam Detection system uses on-device machine learning to identify and alert users about suspected spam calls and fraudulent messages before they can cause harm. The technology has been progressively rolled out across select Android devices, with several manufacturers already incorporating the safety feature into their phones.
The teardown findings suggest Vivo is working with Google to bring this protective capability to its user base. This move aligns with broader industry efforts to combat rising fraud and scam incidents affecting smartphone users across India and South Asia.
No official timeline for the feature's availability on Vivo devices has been announced. The company has not yet commented on the development. Users interested in the Scam Detection feature can check for updates through their device settings once the feature becomes available.