Google really, really wants you to try messaging with Allo, please

While it's not clear if anyone still uses it--a poll from Droid Life suggests maybe not--Google announced three new features for its messaging app Allo on Thursday. The app now includes GIF search, animated emoji and one-tap help from Google Assistant. Previously, users could access it by typing "@google" into the chat window. Now, there's a dedicated button for it. While this may seem like a small change, it makes using Google Assistant frictionless and easier to discover.