Google Messages (message categorization is rolling out in India)

[bhojv74]

Google Messages - Apps on Google Play

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

play.google.com

 

[Sushubh]

Whoa. This app is so pretty I have disabled Hangouts as my SMS app!

 

[kumararvind]

This makes the sms searchable. One feature missing in Hangouts

 

[Sushubh]

Right. I find it annoying that Hangouts has no search. I understand that Hangouts database could be years old but still.

 

[mhsabir]

So this replaces the Hangouts or the Messaging App in Lollipop?

 

[Sushubh]

This is a standalone sms app. Probably part of AOSP. Hangouts requires a Google account. Which is not idle for everyone. And also for markets like China. Google needs to provide a dedicated sms/mms app for these markets/consumers.

 

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[SVK]

After merging sms and Hangout, again coming out with sms app is step backwards I feel 🙂
Now similarly Google should come with new app for Google Talk with real-time chat?

 

[Sushubh]

Hangouts is not part of AOSP. So, AOSP needs a native SMS app! Hangouts is a proprietary Google app. AOSP cannot have proprietary code! I think.

 

[mhsabir]

I guess they don't need the old messaging app then

 

[Sushubh]

Right. I am not sure why they did not just update the Messages app from KitKat and older versions.

 

[Sushubh]

Messenger 1.0.130 (1616457-08) APK Download - APKMirror

 

[Sushubh]

[APK Download] Google Messenger v1.4 Adds Location Sharing, Stickers, And Fast Scrolling (And Maybe More)

 

[SVK]

Google Messenger got updated with new rounded UI and rounded icon. Feels refreshing after using old app for so long duration.

 

[Deleted member 10390]

What does it do ? ( sorry )

 

[Nishant]

From the app's description:

Stay in touch with friends and family. Messenger from Google is a communications app that helps you send and receive SMS and MMS messages to any phone. You can also send group texts as well as your favorite pictures, videos and even audio messages to your contacts.