12.29.18 Mobile Android's stock texting app now includes anti-spam safeguards The Messages upgrade is rolling out to some users. By J. Fingas, 12.29.18 save Save share
11.30.18 11.30.18 in Internet Rumor claims Google Hangouts will shut down in 2020 (updated) Reset the clock. By R. Lawler, 11.30.18 save Save share View
10.23.18 10.23.18 in Internet Google is testing Android Messages integration on Chrome OS You'll have to have access to Chrome OS' dev channel, though. By M. Moon, 10.23.18 save Save share View
07.17.18 07.17.18 in Mobile Google is resurrecting blob emoji again The cute 'lil guys are back as a sticker pack for Gboard and Messages. By T. Seppala, 07.17.18 save Save share View
06.18.18 06.18.18 in Mobile Android Messages hits the web for browser-based texting Finally! By R. LeFebvre, 06.18.18 save Save share View
04.19.18 04.19.18 in Mobile Google will plug 'Chat' into Android to compete with iMessage Instead of another app, Chat is the SMS replacement we've been waiting for. By R. Lawler, 04.19.18 save Save share View
02.22.18 02.22.18 in Mobile Businesses tap Google's RCS for more useful text messages The company now has more than 40 device makers and carriers onboard with the protocol. By R. LeFebvre, 02.22.18 save Save share View
02.13.18 02.13.18 in Mobile Google team will bring Smart Replies to more chat apps Fire off a quick answer in Hangouts, Facebook Messenger and beyond. By J. Fingas, 02.13.18 save Save share View
02.09.18 02.09.18 in Personal Computing Google explores texting from your browser A new APK teardown also shows payments and "smart reply" features. By S. Dent, 02.09.18 save Save share View
01.24.18 01.24.18 in Services Android Messages adds Smart Replies for Project Fi users But not for users with other carriers, surprisingly. By D. Lumb, 01.24.18 save Save share View
