Google launches Allo smart messaging app for Android and iOS

Google today launched Google Allo, a messaging app for Android and iOS with Smart Reply and Google Assistant. You can download Allo from Google Play and Apple's App Store, though you may have to wait a bit as this is a gradual rollout -- like its cousin, "the app will be live worldwide in the next few days." Keep in mind, however, that both Smart Reply and Google Assistant are English-only for now, with "more languages coming soon." Allo is Google's attempt to create a "smart" messaging app, which helps you not only stay in touch with your contacts, but plan and find information as well. It is supposed to "keep your conversation going, by providing assistance when you need it" as well as let you "say more and do more right within your chats." In other words, Google is hoping Allo will grow into a platform, like many messaging apps already have.