It's happening
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Android Messages for web desktop site is now live
Google's in the process of turning Android Messages into an iMessage competitor, and as part of those efforts, the website for messaging on your desktop is now live!
Android Messages
Everything's coming together
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Chrome OS to soon offer 'integration' with Android Messages
We've been hearing about Android Messages and Chrome OS tie-ins since October, but a new commit in the Chromium Gerrit suggests something may happen with this very soon.
Big move
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Google evolving Android Messages with new 'Chat' features, put Allo on hold
Stop me if you've heard this before: Google has a plan to launch a unified messaging system. But this time it's different — Google is going to launch a new service called "Chat," built right into Android Messages using RCS.
SMS 2.0
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Businesses can now send RCS texts to Android Messages users
RCS is the next evolution of SMS, and to help bolster its adoption, Google is letting businesses send these messages to users of Android Messages.
We're almost there
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Android Messages is Google's best chance to compete with iMessage
Google's been struggling to compete with Apple's iMessage for years, but upcoming features in Android Messages reveal this might not be the case for too much longer.
Exciting stuff
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Google prepares to turn Android Messages into a true iMessage competitor
New code within Android Messages v2.9 hints at a desktop client, iMessage-esque features, and the ability to make payments.
Smart texting
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Android Messages picks up Allo's Smart Replies feature
Smart Replies, one of Google Allo's most notable features, is now finding a new home in Android Messages.
It's RCS time
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Huawei joins RCS movement by using Android Messages as default texting app
RCS is the next evolution of SMS/MMS messaging, and Huawei is now working with Google to help speed up its adoption by carriers and other partners.
Customer satisfaction
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Google is running customer surveys inside Android Messages, too
Though it doesn't seem like many Pixel 2 owners are seeing the settings page survey, some are seeing a very similar one pop up in other Google apps — in this case, the Android Messages SMS client. And not just in Pixels.
A mixed bag of new features
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Smart Replies and new attachments UI seen in Android Messages
Android Messages has recently been spotted with a new Smart Reply feature and attachments UI, and this is what they look like.
The new default
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Google positions Android Messages as the default SMS app on Android
Google Messenger has picked up an update that renames the app to Android Messages. The app will now be installed on default on handsets from over 20 phone makers as Google pushes ahead with RCS.