Google updates its Allo app

Google recently updated its messaging-app Allo to version 9.0. The new update came along with several bug fixes and improvements. A new report suggests that the company plans on bringing a desktop client to the app soon.

Several weeks back, Google’s VP of Communications Products, Nick Fox released a teaser, suggesting the arrival of web client for Allo.

According to 9to5Google, just like WhatsApp, Allo’s latest version has options for pairing the smartphone with the web client by simply scanning the QR code. Moreover, users can also use the text code method to pair the device.

Unfortunately, there are a few limitations to the new addition. For instance, the device requires to be in vicinity when users are setting it up with the desktop. Plus, data connection should be present on both devices in order to connect.

Google will be launching the web client commercially soon.