There's another new messaging app out today called Allo, but this one's worth a download. While Facebook has been working to integrate bots with Messenger, Google went ahead and built a messaging app around the most useful bot there is: Google search.

Allo, which was announced in May but is now available for download, marries Google search with many of the fun features people have grown accustomed to using in other apps. There's group chatting, stickers and the option to let messages expire. The big thing that's missing is the ability to make video and audio calls, which was intentional.

For those functions, Google wants users to get on Duo, its dedicated video calling app launched in August. Both are free, available for Android and iOS, and designed to simplify mobile messaging. Google says they're "companion apps." (Google Hangouts lovers need not fret -- the app will still stick around, but Google is gearing the service toward enterprise users.)

Here's a more detailed look at what makes Allo great:

Allo knows what you might say
Google is calling Allo a "smart messaging app" because it learns from your conversations and suggests things for you to say. The suggested responses pop up in text bubbles you can send by tapping. The recommendations are sufficient for the most part and can save users time, but are very basic and can feel a little impersonal.

During a recent test chat, Allo suggested "Very good!" to a message that read "How are you?" The app also thought we might say "Haha," "Nice," or "Yeah," after we received a message that said "Interesting." And when we got a picture message of a happy child, Allo suggested saying "Love that smile." Over time, Allo will learn if you prefer to say "haha" or "lol," so the more you use the predictive feature, the better it will get at mimicking your speech style.

It's great for making plans
Using Google inside a chat is one of Allo's best features. To do so, mention Google by typing "@Google" and words to search for -- like things to do or places to eat. It's a great way to make plans with other people without having to switch between apps or send screenshots of search results.

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I'll give it a try. Nice info @Op.

jealous my foot

only people that are very intelligent use Google+ social website, inasmuch as advanced layman (someone with little internet experience) dont know how to use google+, facebook is not read to get jealous

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Jealous ke. That app nor go fit compete with facebook.

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