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I should have a love/hate relationship with Allo, but I don't. Google does a poor job publicizing the app, so it has very few users, and it still doesn't have SMS support. The sticker packs are nice, but aren't a reason to continue using it, link previews are nice, but they're commonplace in any texting... Continue Reading →
Made my Allo selfie stickers and wish I could use them outside of Allo, especially since so few people use it. If only Google would incorporate SMS into Allo. Sigh. Get Allo for Android or iOS
Google has been ramping up Messenger for a while now, but I’m not sure it’s going be a challenger to iMessage any time soon. Google will have an iMessage competitor once Allo gets full SMS support.Google's iMessage competitor isn't Allo, it's texting | Android Central
Although I like Allo quite a bit, the lack of full SMS support bugs me. I thought it would arrive in version 2.0, but that seemed to be more about app shortcuts for Android 7.1 and adding tweaks that feel like part of a minor update. I’m hoping the promised addition of SMS is added... Continue Reading →
I’m hoping SMS support is top on the list. Full SMS integration would also get more people using Allo, which I really do like. The last thing I need is yet another texting app on my phoneGoogle Developer Says Google Allo Desktop And 6 New Features Are On The Way
This made me laugh. All Allo needed to quell most of the criticism was SMS support using your own phone number, which is what people were expecting. Hopefully it gets fixed with the first update. My experience with Allo has been good, despite the weird SMS handling. I didn’t expect it to be fully realized,... Continue Reading →
When I downloaded Allo I knew it was a texting app, but heard it also supported SMS texting and was excited about it. I’m a man of a certain age whose friends use standard SMS and occasionally Facebook Messenger, so I was hoping that Allo would handle SMS better than it does. I want to... Continue Reading →
I’ve been looking forward to this app for a while now. Would be nice if it can replace my texting app, Google Messenger.Google Allo launch expected on September 21
I’m looking forward to giving Allo a test drive once it arrives. Hoping it includes SMS and MMS, I’d not now then in an update. The last thing I need is another texting app.Google Allo's incognito chats have Snapchat-like expiring messages, private notifications, and encryption keys
