Google Is Releasing 2 New Apps That Will Change the Way You Communicate This Summer

Updated on 5/27/2016 at 11:45 AM

Making plans and expressing your emotions via text will be a lot more legit now, thanks to Google.

At the 2016 Google I/O developer conference, the company announced two new smart-communication apps: Allo and Duo, two apps that combine all the things you need to communicate with the power of digital advancements.

Allo, Google's new messaging app, focuses on getting feelings and emotions across in more than just emoji. Using a variety of stickers and Google Assistant, users can say more of what they really mean (eliminating the risk of ruining your conversations by using the wrong emoji). Allo is making reacting to messages, finding information, and even making plans more seamless — in fact, it's so seamless you won't even have to leave your chat — with Google Assistant capabilities featured in the app. At the mere mention of a cuisine, Google Assistant promises to provide you with restaurants in your area along with reviews. Allo is also compatible with OpenTable, so you can make reservations in the midst of your chat.

Unlike other messenger apps, Google also prides Allo on its core security features. For the first time ever, users will be able to have Incognito chats (like you would on Google Chrome) so that both ends of the conversations are encrypted and protected. You can choose how long your conversation lives and when it disappears to have complete control over your information.

Google is also making accessing friends and family easier with its video messaging app, Duo. The video feature is making interacting with friends from afar even more real. Users can interact with someone on the other end of the call before it even begins. And Duo is also allowing communication with people on different service carriers with compatibility across multiple mobile platforms.

The best part of both of these apps are that you won't have to wait too long to upgrade and control your communication. Allo and Duo will be available on the Android and iOS app market this Summer! Read on to see more amazing features of the new apps.

You can use fun stickers along with emoji to start the party in your conversation.

Using the Whisper Shout feature, you can drag a bar up and down to whisper when you're timid.

So no more typing in ALL CAPS to get your point across.

Or raise the bar to shout when you're excited!

Google's Smart Reply feature is also built in to react to moments for you the way YOU would actually react.

Like being down for grabbing dinner.

Or like saying "aww" to a cute dog.

Smart Reply will study your communication style over time to suggest replies based on how you express yourself, instead of an automated, robotic response.

You can also search for restaurants and book dinner reservations instantly.

Even if you're lonely, you can play games with Google, like this Emoji Movies guessing game.

You can ask your Google Assistant how they are feeling while getting sports news updates in real time.

And you can instantly search important images (like a cute cat) to make your conversation even more personal.

Secure your privacy in real time by chatting Incognito.

Your messages are encrypted and can expire whenever you want them to during an incognito chat.