Google is all set to update its Messages app and release new features that will exclusively work for users in India.
The tech giant is updating the Messages app to allow it to delete one-time passwords (OTPs) automatically so that the single-use codes don't clog up your inbox.
"To continue to keep your inbox free of clutter, we’re also providing the option to automatically delete your one-time passwords (OTPs) 24-hours after they’re received, so you don’t have to spend time deleting them manually. To enable it, just tap continue when you see the suggestion prompt to confirm your selection," Google said in a blog post.
The company will also roll out a new way to organize text messages by sorting them into categories, keeping your personal correspondence away from notifications about bank transactions and special offers.
The sorting feature will use machine learning technology to automatically sort messages into categories like personal, transactions, OTPs, and offers, which sounds very similar to what it already offers for emails in Gmail.
The sorting process happens on-device, so it should still work while offline, Google said.
Google shared that the new features will roll out "over the coming weeks" in India, on Android phones running version 8 and above. A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on whether the feature could see a release outside of the country.
The upcoming auto-OTP deletion and SMS Categories features are optional and can be managed in settings. If you want to try them out, make sure you are using the latest version of the Google Messages app.
Google Messages to bring auto- OTP deletion, Gmail-like sorting - DNA India
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