Google Messages bug sends old texts to random users, fix coming
Key Points:
- A bug in Google Messages is causing the app to send old text messages to unintended recipients, mixing past conversations with new messages.
- The issue has been reported by many users recently, with some seeing old messages inserted into current threads even when messaging themselves.
- Google has acknowledged the problem and is gradually rolling out a fix, but the update is being released slowly and the bug persists for some users.
- The glitch poses risks of confusion and potential privacy breaches by inadvertently sharing private information with the wrong contacts.
- Users are advised to keep their Google Messages app updated to receive the fix as it becomes available over the coming weeks.