Google is developing “Shielded Email,” a new privacy feature that enables users to create disposable email aliases for online service registrations and spam prevention. This feature, discovered in a recent Google Play Services update, forwards messages from these aliases to users’ primary email accounts, eliminating the need to expose real email addresses.
Key Points:
– Similar to Apple’s “Hide My Email” feature for iCloud+ users
– Follows the trend of privacy-focused services like Bitwarden and DuckDuckGo
– Complements Google’s existing virtual card number feature for U.S. users
Additionally, Google has launched the Android System Key Verifier app, enhancing security for messaging applications. This tool:
– Enables users to verify their messaging contacts
– Uses encryption keys and QR codes for verification
– Functions similarly to Apple’s iMessage Contact Key Verification
– Allows developers to implement end-to-end encryption key storage
These developments reflect Google’s increasing focus on user privacy and security features across its services.
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