Google has confirmed that it is discontinuing the smart app messaging Allo to focus more on Messages application.
Allo will continue to work until March of 2019, and will give users the option to export their conversation history to Messages.
"Earlier this year, we stopped investing in Allo and brought some of its favorite features - such as Smart Reply, GIFs and desktop support - to the Messages app," said Matt Klainer, Google's VP of Consumer Communications Products. Publication.
We've learned a lot from Allo, and especially about incorporating machine learning features, such as using Google Assistant in messages,” he added, hinting that more machine learning capabilities will be built into Google Duo's video app.
According to Klainer, it's all part of Google's focus on "a simpler communication experience".
We want every Android device to have a very good default messaging experience. We've worked closely with the mobile phone industry to upgrade SMS so that people from all over the world can more easily enjoy group conversations, share high-resolution photos, and receive proof of delivery on any Android device.
He added that more than 175 million people already use the Messages app on cell phones Android phones every month thanks to Google's partnerships with 40 mobile carriers and device manufacturers.
Klainer also announced her plans companys to allow Hangouts users to add people outside their organization to a conversation. For example customers, suppliers and partners.
"By refocusing on the Messages app, and the Consumer Duo, and the Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet for group chats, we're focusing on providing simpler and more integrated communication," he concluded.
Allo had been announced May of 2016, and Google started developing it service of smart messages in September of the same year.
Allo was Google's first messaging app to feature suggested "smart" responses that learn over time from user behavior. It supported sending emojis, photos and sketches, as well as standard text messages to Android and iOS devices.
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