#Google Messages

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Gemini in Messages Reminds Me of the Good Ol’ Google Allo Days

Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is gearing up to integrate Gemini into Google Messages, and it reminds me of Google Allo days. Google Allo was a messaging app that debuted in September 2016 in which Google Assistant was also introduced. Google pulled the plug on Allo in 2019, and has now come full circle by creating a dedicated messaging platform for Android and introduce Gemini in it.

Google Messages Will Soon Let You React with a Double Tap

Anshuman Jain
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As per code strings spotted in the latest Google Messages beta app, the company is looking to lift a simple yet useful feature from competitors like Telegram and Instagram. You might soon be able to double tap on messages to react to them. This feature is still being developed and not available for use, so stay tuned for a stable rollout.

Google Messages Gets a Facelift and New iMessage-Like Features

Satyam Kumar
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Google Messages has received a major update. This update includes features like Photomojis, Voice Moods, Screen Effects, themes, Reaction Effects, and Animated Emojis. All of these features will allow users to interact with friends in a super engaging manner! Moreover, Google announced that RCS messaging has reached 1 billion active monthly users as of recently.