Thursday, September 22, 2016 Google launches new Allo messaging appGoogle-parent Alphabet Inc launched Allo, a messaging app that incorporates Google’s search feature and a chatbot that uses machine learning to “improve” itself over time. The new messaging service, which was unveiled in May, will compete with Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp and Messenger. The much-anticipated launch comes a month after Google rolled out Duo, its video calling app. Allo features a chatbot powered by Google Assistant, a virtual personal assistant like Apple Inc’s Siri. Google has started rolling out Allo and said the app would be available worldwide in the next few days.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald September 21, 2016 23:48 UTC