Say Allo to Google's new messaging app: AI chat system that predicts what you want to say launches today

Google has added a middleman to your mobile chats - a personal virtual assistant that is not shy about interjecting itself into the conversation. The new Allo app, launched globally today, aims to keep chats flowing by suggesting words and emoji to add to your messages. The app also includes an'assistant' to suggest restaurant recommendations when food is mentioned, and can send daily weather and sport updates. This photo combo of images provided by Google demonstrates the use of the company's new Allo app. Personal Assistant: Chats often involve making plans, and when this is the case Google Assistant can retrieve information on nearby restaurants, movie times and even the weather.