Allo Chat App

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  Google Allo Shutting Down Today: How to Download Chat Messages, Media

  Google has revealed that the company will officially shut down Allo today i.e., March 12. Google Allo was unveiled back in 2016.

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  Google Allo Is Shutting Down: Here's How to Save Your Chat History

  Allo users are advised to export their chat history, and look for an alternative app for everyday instant messaging.

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  Google Chat Service a Precious Gift to Cybercriminals and Government Spies: Amnesty

  Google's decision to launch the Chat messaging service without end-to-end encryption shows utter contempt for the privacy of Android users, Amnesty said.

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  Google Announces 'Chat' as Its RCS-Based SMS Replacement Platform, Pauses Investment in Allo

  Google's Chat will be based on the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard that involves partnerships with carriers to incorporate the feature right into the default SMS app.

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  Google Allo v14 Brings Message Reactions, Under-the-Hood Enhancements

  Google Allo users can now give their reactions to particular messages within the chat and once there are multiple reactions, the count of the reactions starts showing up beside the message.

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  Google Allo Can Now Make Duo Calls Within a Chat

  To be able to use the feature, both Allo and Google's video calling app Duo need to be installed on both ends, the company said in a statement.

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  Google Allo v12 Update Brings Selfie Clips, New Compose Bar

  This Selfie Clip feature allows users to make GIFs out of the selfie camera, and send them as loops while chatting to another user on Allo.

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  Google Allo Update Brings Chat Backup, Link Previews, and More; Duo Hits 50 Million Downloads on Android

  Google Allo update brings option to backup and restore chats, incognito mode for group chats, and link previews.

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  Google Allo Looks Set to Add WhatsApp-Like Web Client

  Google has rolled out an update for its chat app Allo that hints the company will roll out the Web client soon.

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  Google Allo Messaging App Gets 'Yes or No' Polling Feature

  Allo users will need to type "@yesno" in the chat box followed by their question to create a poll.

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  Google Duo Gets Audio-Only Calls, Allo Gets File Sharing, Photos Gets Backup and Sharing Improvements

  Google also said it was adding a new location sharing feature in Google Maps to allow users to let friends and family know where they were and when they would arrive at their destination.

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  Google Allo Found to Reveal Searches to Friends; Google Responds With Fix

  Google said: "We were notified about the Assistant in group chats not working as intended. We've fixed the issue and appreciate the report."

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  'Hangouts Meet' Video Conferencing, 'Hangouts Chat' Messaging Services Launched

  While Google Hangouts Meet service is already available through Google Play, App Store, and as web client, the Hangouts Chat service is only available through company's Early Adopter Program.

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  Google Allo Update Adds Animated Emojis, Google Assistant Icon, and More

  The new Google Allo update brings along a dedicated icon to call upon Google Assistant, animated emojis, and an easier way to search for GIFs from inside the application.

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  Google Allo's Lucky Chatbot Suggests GIF Images Based on Keywords

  Google Allo's new chat bot essentially provides users with GIFs based on their requirements and works similar to Giphy support from Slack.