With technological advancements and introduction of new apps, life has become hassle free and comfortable for many. Today, every information is just available at your fingertip. Thanks to the creative geniuses who came up with superb apps that help us make each day exciting. With whatsapp and messenger apps gaining popularity among the people, Google has introduced a messaging app – Allo, which is mainly aimed for people using Android mobiles.
With features like end-to-end encryption, temporary private messages, Allo has powered response prompts for replying without typing and Google Assistant.The app was demonstrated at the company’s I/O conference in May.
In order to sign up to Allo the user needs a Google account and has to enter his/her phone number to get started with the app.
With the help of the app, you can chat with anyone from your address book right away. However, those who don’t have Allo, the app will send them SMS messages. But, this facility will be free of charge for the Allo users but will charge the ones who have not signed up with the app.
Allo app can be used to send stickers, photos and video from camera or gallery, as well as text messages that you can resize for emphasis. There is also an option to draw or add text overlays on images before you send them.
You will also find Google Assistant in the list which is essentially the company’s search engine in chat bot form. You can search for your favorite hangouts and Assistant will serve up cards listing the best places along with buttons to quickly view pictures, get directions or call your chosen spots.
However, Assistant is especially useful when it pops into your conversations with your contacts. If you’re chatting about a movie you might want to see, it’ll drop in a message that you can tap to reveal show times and more info about the film right in your chat. In case it doesn’t suggest anything on its own, you can search Google by typing @google in your chat, followed by your query.
Allo also uses Al to parse messages that you receive from contacts, so it can predict responses and save you from the effort of typing without causing any hindrance to your cordial conversation.
With apps like Whatsapp, Messenger increasing its fan followers; let’s wait and see if Allo can win hearts of people with its features.
Though the app isn’t yet available in all countries, the iOS version is now available from the Indian App Store. If you are using an Android mobile, the app can be downloaded from Google Play.
Text : Shalet James Photo : various source