Google Allo for desktop - getting started instructions
Although iPhone users are not able to use Allo on the desktop yet, those who own Android handsets can finally use the messaging app on the desktop. However, quite a few features remain exclusively available on mobile.
Yesterday, Google Allo finally became available for desktop users. However, this launch comes with a catch - only those who use Allo on Android handsets can use the desktop version for now, and some features remain mobile-exclusive.
Google Allo's Head of Product, Amit Fulay, has posted the following message on Twitter that brings the good news: "Allo for web is here! Try it on Chrome today.Get the latest Allo build on Android before giving it a spin [url]" To get started with Allo on the desktop, the users simply need to open the mobile app and scan the QR code displayed on the website.
The list of features that remain available only via the mobile version includes Google account connecting/switching/removal, adding/removing members from a group, backing up information, notification/privacy settings, as well as some chat features such as blocking contacts, taking photos, or deleting conversations.
According to Google, support for iPhone users is coming soon. How soon, this remains to be seen.
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