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  1. Android News

    The latest version of Google Allo prepares to integrate Google Duo

    An APK teardown of Google Allo v11 shows that Google is preparing to introduce Duo integration into the application.
  2. Android News

    Google Allo uses AI to turn your selfie into your own personalized sticker pack

    Google Allo is getting a feature that will let you take a selfie and generate a sticker pack illustrating you in various ways. It uses a combination of AI and artist work to generate stickers that fit your look.
  3. Android News

    Google Assistant picks up Spanish and French languages

    Google has released an initial version of the Google Assistant in Spanish and French. It's currently in preview form for Allo users.
  4. Android News

    This is how Allo’s selfie-generated sticker pack will work

    Previous APK teardowns of Google Allo revealed the company was working on a selfie-generated sticker pack type feature. With the latest update, some people were able to enable this feature and now we get a look at how it could potentially work.
  5. Android News

    Google Allo 9.0 reveals its desktop version might work similar to WhatsApp

    A desktop web app for Google Allo has been teased before, but now the folks at 9to5Google are reporting that the feature is partially enabled in Allo 9.0. It'll also use QR codes that allow you to connect to the service easier.
  6. Android News

    Allo gains new polling feature

    Allo has been updated with the ability to create a poll in your conversations. The feature only lets you setup yes or no questions for now.
  7. Android News

    An Allo glitch could reveal your private Google search history to others

    We all know that Allo's Google Assistant integration isn't perfect, but it has been discovered that a glitch could accidentally reveal your private Google search history in a conversation with your friends.
  8. Android News

    Google Allo adoption in India flatlines

    Google Allo is not doing well in India. The app's download numbers have waned since the initial surge it enjoyed when first launched in September 2016. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are still dominating the country.
  9. Android News

    Smarter sharing in chat with Google Allo

    A new update to Allo brings several improvements to accessing content like Google Assistant and .gifs to get them into your chats quicker.
  10. Android News

    It's confirmed, Google Allo will be made available on the web in the future

    Google Allo needs a lot to compete with other messaging services on the market right now. One of those features is a way to use the service on the desktop and a screenshot now shows they are currently working on this feature.
  11. Android News

    Google Allo vs Apple iMessage

    Android Authority's latest comparison pits Google's Allo against Apple's iMessage. They found that, although different, the messaging apps provide equally fun and pleasant messaging experiences. Still, iMessage gets the edge because it's what all iPhone users use, and it can even be used to text...
  12. Android News

    Allo to get a vote bot, Android Auto notifications, and more

    An APK teardown of the latest Allo version reveals some forthcoming features. Those features include a vote bot, notifications on Android Auto, animated emoji, and new drawing tools.
  13. Android News

    Allo drops out of the top 500 apps on the Play Store

    Google Allo no longer appears in the top 500 apps on the Play Store, after being around the 200 mark a few months ago.
  14. Android News

    The latest update to Allo comes with a new chatbot called Lucky that will send you GIFs

    Google's latest update to Allo adds in a new chatbot that can be triggered by using the term @lucky. After you type that in, describe a GIF image that you would like to see and it will search the web and find a GIF that matches what you typed.
  15. Android News

    Allo v5.0 prepares to give personalized sticker packs based on selfies

    A new teardown of Allo has revealed Google is working on the ability for Allo to generate selfie sticker packs from selfies that use a neutral expression.
  16. Android News

    Google Allo gets a BuzzFeed sticker pack

    Google has revealed a new sticker pack for Allo. It's the BuzzFeed sticker pack and it features artwork by the publication's illustrator Kevin Valente. There is an assortment of animated stickers to liven up your conversations. You can grab the new pack inside the Allo app which is found at...
  17. Android News

    Google gets infused with Fantastic Beasts goodies

    Google is getting excited about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a film based on the JK Rowling book of the same name. The company is adding some new Google Now easter egg commands such as "silencio" to silence your device and "nox " and "lumos" to turn your device's flashlight on or...
  18. Android News

    Allo update also brings Stranger Things stickers

    Allo 2.0 was spotted recently with new features like full quick reply functionality from the notification tray. Beyond that, it seems Google has also included Stranger Things stickers for show lovers to use.
  19. Android News

    Here are 37 Easter eggs that can be found in Google Assistant

    Joe from Phandroid has gone through Google Assistant and had some fun to find some pretty awesome Easter Eggs.
  20. Android News

    Allo developer lists most popular feature requests for Google's new messaging app

    Justin Uberti, Google's co-lead for Allo, has listed the most popular feature requests for the app that have been sent in over the past week. Not surprisingly, the list includes new Google Assistant features, a desktop app, Duo integration, file sharing, Quick Reply, SMS integration and themes...
  21. Android News

    Google Allo now has more than 5 million installs

    Google Allo now has five million downloads from the Google Play Store, surpassing how well Google Duo performed in its release weeks. Allo managed to hit #1 on the Play Store the day it was released, but it has since fallen to the #8 spot.
  22. Android News

    What's your favorite Google Allo feature?

    Google Allo has received both love and hate. The chat app and "Google Assistant" bakes many interactive features into one experience, making it difficult to understand how each person might best enjoy the app. So we're asking YOU! What are your favorite features of Allo? What phrases get the...
  23. Android News

    How to: Start an incognito chat in Google Allo

    If you want to use Allo's Incognito Chat, the folks at Android Authority have given everyone a quick tutorial on how to make that happen.
  24. Android News

    You can't set Allo as your default text messaging app

    If you wanted to make Allo your default text messaging app, you can't. Although the app has SMS capabilties, it seems that Google isn't intending for Allo to replace your current messaging app.
  25. Android News

    New marketing material is being distributed in regards to Google Allo

    A Reddit user has posted an image of promotional material for Google Allo, suggesting the app is nearing the official release.