You can also choose to make your messages disappear after a certain amount of time has passed. With Incognito Mode enabled, all chats are encrypted end-to-end. The stickers in Allo, comparatively, are made by independent artists and studios.Īllo also has an Incognito Mode, which, as the name implies, is meant to offer more privacy for sensitive conversations. These range from recognizable brand-name characters like Mickey Mouse and Mario to cute animals. Apple hasn’t said how many stickers are currently available for iMessage, but there are dozens upon dozens in the App Store already. There are currently around 25 sticker packs available to download in Allo, which is an especially slim selection compared to the 6,000 sticker collections Facebook Messenger offers. Stickers and expression are also an important part of the Allo experience. These suggestions are on point and natural-sounding for the most part, but I found that in most instances I preferred to type out my own responses unless I was in a rush. This artificial intelligence-powered feature is part of what makes Allo different than iMessage or Facebook Messenger. If a sibling sends you a photo of the family dog, Allo might suggest that you say something like “Aww!” or “How cute!” in response. While many texting apps and keyboards can suggest words as you type, Allo goes a step farther by offering up full replies based on the message you’ve just received.

With Allo, you can hunt for nearby restaurants and browse movie times without leaving a text conversation, but you can’t book a table or buy tickets for now. A crucial difference between Allo and the messaging apps offered by Apple and Facebook is that it doesn’t yet offer third-party apps, although Google is considering doing so in the future.

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