Google’s chat app, Allo has finally made the transition to desktop. Like in the case of WhatsApp, users can now continue the conversation they started on mobile on their PC.
To open up the desktop version, users are required to open Allo on their phone and scan the QR code displayed on the web page. Pretty much how WhatsApp for desktop works.
However, not everyone can try it out. Not at the moment, anyway. For starters, you’ll need to have Allo installed on an Android phone. If you’re on iOS you’re out of luck. Secondly, you’ll only be able to access Allo for desktop in Google’s proprietary Chrome browser.
So if you’re a Firefox or Opera fan, you have some waiting to do. Support for 3rd party browsers is in the cards, but we can’t tell you when to expect it.
Google also clarifies some features won’t be available in the web version including connecting, switching, or removing of Google accounts, adding or removing members from existing groups, backing up information and some chat features like taking a pic, deleting a chat, blocking contacts and starting a conversation with someone who you’ve not added to your contacts.
If you’re fine with all the limitations listed above and have an Android phone at your disposal, you can go ahead and try Allo for the web right now.
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