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Google Allo update brings incognito mode for groups, link preview, more

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: May 03, 2017, 2:42 PM

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Google Allo update brings incognito mode for groups, link preview, more

Google continues to add new features and improvements to its Allo application on a monthly basis. While one of the previous updates brought support for Android Auto and animated emoji, the new version of the app includes even more enhancements.

Google Allo's head of product has just tweeted about the new features the Android app is getting in the latest update. The most important seem to be the fact that users will be able to do backup chats and restore them whenever they wish.

Secondly, Google Allo gains incognito mode for groups, which means that group messages will not be saved as long as this particular feature is active. The last new addition to the app is link preview, which allows Allo users to preview an embedded link directly in the chat.

The new update has already been pushed to the Google Play, so if you already have Google Allo installed, you might want to check for the new version.

source: Amit Fulay via Droid-life

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.