Google Messages gains categories for SMS/RCS, Australian carrier caught injecting ads into Google verification codes, plus more

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• Google Messages can now sort texts into Gmail-like ‘categories’ for Android users in India
• Carrier caught injecting ‘SMS AD’ into Google verification code message
• Pixel 5a to be released in August, according to latest rumor
• YouTube TV is adding 5.1 Dolby surround sound for all subscribers, free of charge

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