Google Allo Latest Update 2.0 Out, Adds Direct Reply, Gif, Keyword Support And More

Google's chat app for android Allo received a major update recently. The Google Allo 2.0 has added a number of features. Not long ago after its launch Allo received negative reviews for its lack of features. But with this new updates, Google seems to have got it right. Let us review what the Allo 2.0 has to offer.

Direct Reply

The Allo 2.0 features a direct reply option from the notifications. With the new Allo update, user will also see the name and picture of the sender in the notifications similar to the Hangout and Google messenger. as reported by Android Police.

Direct Share

One of the major annoyance of sharing text, images via an app. In Allo 2.0 users will see the contacts similar to the wattsapp contact. It will enable users to directly share text and images to specific people directly.

Android Wear Support

The Google Allo update will also have an android wear support. Users will be able to reply with voice or with emojis on Android Wear. Users can tap reply on the notification and either tap on the emojis or reply by voice command. Auto reply feature can be used too. as reported by GSM arena.

GIF Keyboard Support

The latest Allo update will allow users to send GIFs via keyboards that support the feature. Sending GIFs is a simple and uncomplicated process with the Allo 2.0

Other Cool Features

The new Google Allo 2.0 update allows multi-tasking with a split screen. This feature is only supported in Android 7.0 Nougat. The update also introduces several fun chat themes such as "Pizza" and "Moon." Google Allo 2.0 will also enable voice recognition during chatting with Google Assistant.

With this latest Allo update, Google has addressed all the problems faced in the first version. Only time will tell wheather Google Allo 2.0 will be able to compete with other established messengers. As the history suggest making people switch messenger apps is not an easy job, let's hope Allo 2.0 can achieve it.

Stay tuned to SWR for latest news on Google Allo 2.0 update.