On-device scanning detects and blurs nude or explicit video content before you view it.
Google Messages is stepping up its game when it comes to keeping your chats clean. The app can now automatically scan videos and warn you if they contain nudity – a new layer of protection against unwanted explicit content.
Back in August, Google began rolling out Sensitive Content Warnings in Messages, a feature that blurs explicit images before they are opened. Now, that same protection is expanding beyond photos – it is coming to videos too.
With the October 2025 Play Services update (v25.39), Google Messages is officially adding video detection for nude or explicit content. The change was spotted in the latest Play Services release notes, but don’t expect it to show up on your phone right away. Google’s system updates usually roll out in waves, so many users will likely still be on the September version for a bit longer.
The latest update introduces the new video detection feature, and it’s expected to roll out to all users soon. | Image credit – Android AuthorityOnce it hits your device, it’ll work just like it does for images.
