Google Messages slowly rolling out fix for bug that randomly sends old texts to other people

A perplexing bug in Google Messages is causing the app to unexpectedly send previously sent texts to other recipients, despite Google acknowledging the issue and working on a solution. The glitch allows the app to revive old messages that were initially intended for a specific contact, and send those alongside new messages to a different recipient.

This has resulted in real-world consequences as users have reported messages meant for their partners being sent to family members, for example. With reports surfacing as recently as one day ago, the problem continues to affect some Google Messages users. While the issue is not pervasive, it poses serious concerns due to potential privacy violations and confusion.

Google has confirmed awareness of the bug and plans to release a fix, but the rollout is taking longer than expected. As of September 2, the company stated that the fix will eventually reach all users, urging everyone to keep their app updated. Users experiencing the bug are advised to check for updates in the Google Play Store.