Key Points:
- Samsung partners with KISA to enhance spam text filtering on Galaxy phones in South Korea.
- The new feature is set for rollout in the second half of the year, following pilot tests.
- Users must enable the feature manually, with the ability to review and recover messages flagged as spam.
Spam text messages are a universal nuisance, affecting smartphone users worldwide, regardless of their device. Recognizing this, Samsung is taking significant steps to mitigate the problem, particularly for its users in South Korea.
Starting in the second half of this year, Samsung Galaxy phones in South Korea will receive a significant upgrade in spam message filtering, thanks to a collaboration with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). This partnership, initiated in March, will see KISA providing spam verification data to Samsung, enabling the tech giant to bolster its spam filtering capabilities on Galaxy smartphones.
The enhanced filtering feature, however, will not be activated by default. Users will need to opt-in to benefit from this service. Once enabled, messages identified as malicious will be automatically blocked. Importantly, users retain control, with the ability to manually check and recover any messages that might be erroneously marked as spam.
Before the full rollout, pilot tests will be conducted until July to ensure the system’s effectiveness and reliability. While this initiative is currently confined to South Korea, it reflects Samsung’s broader strategy of collaborating with local service providers globally to enhance spam detection on its devices. This targeted approach underscores Samsung’s commitment to improving user experience by addressing region-specific issues.
With this development, Samsung not only strengthens its hold in its home market but also sets a precedent for future enhancements in mobile security and user convenience.
