Google’s next big launch will happen on September 21
LAUNCH event for major new Google Allo service is set for later this week, and could spring a few surprises.
Is Google planning another huge reveal this week?
Google is preparing another major launch for later this week, reports have claimed.
The search giant is set to reveal its Allo messaging app to the world this Wednesday, September 21st.
That's according to noted online leakster Evan Blass, who tweeted that Allo would be arriving on this date, following Google's earlier claim that the service would launch during the summer.
Allo gives users specialised messages, gifs and more
Allo also boasts a new feature called whispershout that lets users customise the size of the text and emoticons in messages to help express your emotion.
Whispershout works by either swiping up or down on the display to make the font size or emoji bigger or smaller.
Like most messaging apps, Allo can send video and photographs to individual recipients, or large group chats.
Allo also lets you customise the picture by doodling with your finger.
Allo even allows users to alter the size of their messages
Allo also lets you customise the picture by doodling with your finger
Allo is set to take on Apple's revamped iOS 10 Messages app, offering inegration with Google Assistant, and offer features such as voice messages, sticker packs and end-to-end encryption.
The app, which Google says will not replace the existing Hangouts service, was announced at the company's Google I/O event back in May.
Allo will also feature a robotic assistant which can provide replies on a user's behalf and offer suggestions such as nearby restaurants when friends are discussing food.
Google Allo was revealed alongside video-calling app Duo, which launched publicly in August.
Available now for Android and iOS devices, Duo looks to stand out from its competitors with its "Knock Knock" feature, which allows the receiver of the call to see live video of the person calling before they answer.
Google also claims that Duo will work well even on slower network speeds by reducing screen resolution and using both Wi-Fi and cellular data to keep the video running smoothly.