Can Googles Allo give tough competition to WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat?
It is being pitted against the already established giants like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Snapchat.
So, how is Googles Allo different from other messenger apps?
With the introduction of Allo, how would it fare against the messaging veterans like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger?
Is it really better than WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger?
Along with Gboard on iOS, a user can also send GIFs on Allo.
Theres also an Incognito chat mode for end-to-end encryption and the chats disappear after sometime.
However, a user can make changes to the expiration time for each message in this Incognito mode.
These replies from an SMS also come inside Allo.
Also, Google Allo doesnt support file-sharing like WhatsApp or Telegram yet.
Once the message is deleted, it is gone forever.
WhatsApp also supports voice-calling on the app itself.
A user has an option to opt out of this feature.
Although no information will be posted on Facebook, other information like unit used, phone number, etc.
will be shared with the social media giant so you can improve ads on the website.
Facebook Messenger:With over 1 billion monthly users, Facebook Messenger app already supports voice and video-calling feature.
The app will automatically show all your Facebook friends in the contact lists.
A user has the option of accepting or declining these requests.
Facebook is also betting on chatbots for Messenger and looking to incorporate more services inside the app.
Drawback:End-to-end encryption is not included in Facebook Messenger by default.
This has yet to roll out.
Similar to Google Allo, regular conversations in the app are not end-to-end encrypted.
Also, the chatbots have so far not been a great success.
A user can also follow other important Snapchatters and see their stories as they post them.
The recently added Discover feature keeps avid users up to date on current news and pop culture events.
Source:TOI
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