Google Allo is here (kind of) and it’s ready to be Android’s answer to iMessage

Those who’ve made the switch from iOS to Android know all too well the frustration that comes with having to say goodbye to FaceTime and iMessage. Thankfully, Google has an answer in the form of its own set of platform agnostic messaging apps.

Having already launched its FaceTime-beating Duo video messaging app in August, Google has announced that its smart iMessage competitor, Allo, will be released worldwide within the next few days.

Allo allows users to send messages, stickers, images, doodles and more to each other, regardless of whether they use an iPhone or an Android device.

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Along with the features listed above, Allo also boasts Smart Reply, a feature which allows users to reply to messages without typing a single word. It does this by learning how you talk, so that it can provide suggested responses that sound just like you.

Those concerned with security (and let’s face it, that should be everyone) will appreciate Allo’s Incognito Mode, which lets users receive private notifications and send messages with end-to-end encryption.

Though it isn’t available just yet, you can pre-register your interest in Allo on the App Store and the Google Play store to get notified as soon as it’s up.

Source: techradar.com

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3 Comments
  1. Reply Columbus Gaylord II September 21, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Two reasons I doubt I'll use Allo much:

    1. Allo's encryption is disabled by default. What!

    2. Coming this late to the party means Allo will struggle. Whatsapp/Facebook Messenger are now so popular. I've still got no one to talk to with Duo. Despite being much easier to use than Skype.

  2. Reply Mr. Eloy Konopelski September 21, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Duo and Allo will only become popular IF Android manufacturers put them front and centre.

    This has never happened with Hangouts. All OEMs stick it in a subfolder and hope you miss it.

    And Allo doesn't support SMS so every single Android OEM will continue to create their own SMS app and put that on the home screen.

    To be as big as popular as iMessage on Android Allo really must include SMS support.

  3. Reply Anastacio Harber September 21, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Why would I want to use iMessage when it's iPhone only and Whatsapp/a multitude of others are cross platform?

    Android has Skype (like IOS) but it remains annoying to use so I prefer Facebook Messenger. I'll give you the Facetime one.

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