Google Will Now Blur Nude Photos in Your Messages. Here's How to Turn It On (or Off)

Google has implemented a new feature that automatically blurs nude or explicit images in Android messages. This feature aims to protect users from receiving unwanted or inappropriate content. The blurring of these images is turned on by default, but users can choose to turn it off or on within their device settings. To do so, users can go to the "Messages" app, tap the three-dot menu, select "Settings," and then toggle the "Blur sexually explicit images" option. This update is part of Google's ongoing efforts to enhance user privacy and safety on its platforms. By automatically obscuring sensitive visual content, the feature helps create a more secure messaging experience, particularly for minors and other vulnerable users. While the implementation of this feature is automatic, users maintain control over their preferences, allowing them to customize their messaging experience according to their individual needs and comfort levels.