Google Messages adds new feature that protects you from spam

In an attempt to make your conversations as safe as possible, Google is adding all sorts of security features. The last one comes is meant to protect you from spam and involves a new feature called Verified SMS that now rolling out to Messages app in several countries.

The new feature adds another layer of security on top of Android's (RCS) that Google tries to push out to all users. Anyway, it looks like with Verified SMS for Messages, the app will be able to confirm the true identity of the business that's texting you.

Yes, the new feature only works for businesses, but it greatly ...