Pixel phones just got better at spotting scams before you reply

After revealing a host of new features for a broad range of Android devices earlier this month, Samsung is now giving Pixel users new features. Beyond the new features in the latest September Pixel Drop, Google is expanding some existing features into new territories. One such feature is Scam Detection in notifications, which is now available in a host of countries and languages.

Google has confirmed that, alongside the US, Pixel’s Scam Detection in notifications is now available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, and the UK. In addition to English, Pixel devices will be able to detect seemingly suspicious or rogue messages in Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Google says that Scam Detection in notifications is now available on Pixel 6 and all newer Pixel phones. The feature automatically flags suspicious incoming chat notifications with a “Likely scam” warning chip before you even open them. Meanwhile, Scam Detection during calls is already available in several countries and regions, but works only on Pixel 9 and newer devices.

Beyond notifications, Google is also bringing Scam Detection directly to Gboard. Starting in the US, Pixel 6 and newer phones will be able to detect potentially suspicious messages across chat apps that support Gboard. When you start typing a response to a suspicious message, a “Likely scam” warning chip will appear above the keyboard.

Google says processing happens in real time and on the device, keeping conversations private. This adds another layer of defense alongside Scam Detection in notifications, which can flag suspicious incoming chat notifications before you open them.

Unlike the notification functionality, however, Scam Detection in Gboard is only available in the US for now. The supported devices remain the same: Pixel 6 and newer phones.

These features start rolling out to users today, i.e., starting September 15. Meanwhile, Google is also working with other manufacturers to expand Scam Detection to more devices.