Singapore launches beta app that detects scams on the device itself

Singapore's GovTech released the Android AntiScam Pango beta on November 4.

According to GovTech, permitted notifications are analysed on the device itself; content is sent out only when the user files a report. The app does not automatically block or delete messages.

Why this matters: the beta is an example of AI-assisted consumer protection that keeps routine analysis on the device.

It is up to users to decide whether to grant the relevant permissions and how to respond to warnings.