{
  "id": 5041267,
  "title": "Google is fixing that embarrassing Messages bug that sent old texts to the wrong people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/google-is-fixing-that-embarrassing-messages-bug-that-sent-old-texts",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:31:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-sending-old-texts-fix-3705920/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Android Authority reports that Google is addressing a recent bug in its Messages app that caused users to receive old texts in the wrong conversations. The issue, which led to confusion and embarrassment for some users, has been acknowledged by Google and a fix is currently being rolled out. However, the exact cause and specific app versions affected remain unknown. The company has assured users that the update should reach everyone within the coming weeks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Google Messages now has Google Keep integration, making group plans much easier to manage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/google-messages-now-has-google-keep-integration-making-group-plans",
        "published": "2026-09-02T11:28:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}