Yes, as the title says, Google Assistant is now able to read for you SMS messages and more.
Google's digital assistant can read your SMS, Facebook Messenger, or Hangouts messages. Simply say "I have any messages?" Or "Show me my last message" and Google Assistant will read you the latest messages on your mobile.
The ability to read messages Google Assistant is available today on Pixel, Pixel XL, and more devices smartphones with Android. Google Assistant is available Available for Android Marshmallow or Nougat users.
To add the Google Assistant, Marshmallow or Nougat, you must update to the 6.13 version of Google app, your device should have a resolution of 720p or higher and at least 1.5 GB of free RAM.
Google Assistant can also send messages through apps WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS, and other chat services.
The addition of reading text messages comes at a time when Google and Amazon are trying to expand traditional functions of the virtual assistants of telephone devices.
Last month, the Wall Street Journal reported that both Amazon and Google are planning to develop a voice telephony feature. Citing anonymous sources last week, Recode reported that Alexa is planning to release a similar device that will be able to automatically make phone calls with voice commands or act as an intercom system.