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Google Launches Allo at Last

Users will also get access to host of other features including voice messages, sticker packs and end-to-end encryption.

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Have you installed Google Allo yet?

Customized emojis, picture replies: A user can change the size of an emoji or message text by simply dragging the “send” button upwards or downwards. However, it’s the Google Assistant that makes the chat app different from other apps like Whatsapp, Wechat, or Telegram.

Said to be powered by artificial intelligence, Google has customized Allo for Indian users by enabling smart replies in Hinglish.

Since their announcement at I/O 2016 in May, the mobile world has eagerly awaited the arrival of Google’s new communication apps, Allo and Duo. Having a digital assistant always on call is one of the standout features of Allo that prevents it from being just another run-of-the-mill messaging app, but it’s not the only one.

One of the main differences between Allo and Google’s existing Hangouts messenger is that the former links to a user’s phone number, rather than their Google Account. This feature can also suggest responses based on incoming photos, which is quite a handy feature.

Released on Wednesday, the Allo platform is not exclusive to Android devices; it cuts across both Android and iOS operating systems. Go and download Google Allo app from Playstore, Have fun with Google Assistant which is ready to help you all the time, Say Hie to your Assistant. Google Assistant helps you find hotels, flights, set reminders, alarm and also shows you top news in different categories.

“If your friend sends you a photo of their pet, you might see Smart Reply suggestions like “aww cute!”

Now, according to the infamous leakster Evan Blass – who is better known by his Twitter username @evleaks – Google Allo is apparently coming out this week.

While, Google has remained tightlipped about “Google Allo” messaging app release date, new reports suggest the highly anticipated app will roll out to users this week most probably on September 21. Instead, a message letting the recipient know you are using Allo to send the messages will appear.

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Additionally, users can interact with Google Assistant. Conversations made in incognito mode are encrypted end-to-end.

Google Allo presents users with several options that they can simply tap to send a reply to messages. Image Google Research Blog