Google Chat
Coverage of Google Chat in the Nexus archive.
- Romance scam - resources for my mom?
An 84-year-old woman, described as tech-savvy, was targeted by a romance scam involving an individual claiming to be an 'Admiral' stationed in Japan who contacted her on Instagram. The scam included red flags such as an implausible 13-year-old child narrative and instructions not to share the relationship. The victim had not sent money but sought resources to confirm the scam.
- [US] Talking to a guy from Reddit but recently has asked for money to repair his phone. Does it seem like a scam?
A Reddit user from California claims to be an army member deployed in Iraq and sent matching profile photos, but later asked for money to repair a broken phone with no service for repairs. The user is unsure if the interaction is a scam, noting the person's history of catfishing and inconsistencies in their claims.
- Google is rolling out its redesigned Workspace app icons
Google is rolling out redesigned Workspace app icons with a gradient look, replacing the old flat tone design. The new icons have a lighter to darker shade effect and some have switched from rainbow designs to single colors. This change is similar to the Google logo redesign from last year.