Technology
Google Messages cross 500 mn installs on Play Store
San Francisco, May 28
The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.
The number is significant because Google does not require phone- makers to pre-install this app as a part of the Google Mobile Services package, despite which, the app seems to be in good use, 9To5Google reported on Monday,
Launched in 2014, Google's official texting app allows users to exchange texts, GIFs, emojis, stickers, pictures, videos as well as audios, just like Apple's iMessage.
Some smartphones like Google's Pixel line-up as well as Android One devices from Nokia and Huawei uses Google Messages as the default client for SMS.
The 500 million installs mark has also landed Google Messages in the top 25 apps of the communication category in the Play Store with a 4.2-star rating, the report added.
Windows-maker Microsoft also has its instant messaging Universal Windows Platform app for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile called "Microsoft Messaging".
The number is significant because Google does not require phone- makers to pre-install this app as a part of the Google Mobile Services package, despite which, the app seems to be in good use, 9To5Google reported on Monday,
Launched in 2014, Google's official texting app allows users to exchange texts, GIFs, emojis, stickers, pictures, videos as well as audios, just like Apple's iMessage.
Some smartphones like Google's Pixel line-up as well as Android One devices from Nokia and Huawei uses Google Messages as the default client for SMS.
The 500 million installs mark has also landed Google Messages in the top 25 apps of the communication category in the Play Store with a 4.2-star rating, the report added.
Windows-maker Microsoft also has its instant messaging Universal Windows Platform app for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile called "Microsoft Messaging".
14 hours ago
USCIS to Open International Field Offices in Qatar and Turkey
15 hours ago
Vibrant Eid Celebrations: Indian Muslim Community Lights Up New York's Consulate General of India!
15 hours ago
Indian Americans condemn Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Anti-Muslim hate speech
18 hours ago
Vegan Ram Navami is celebrated in New Jersey by World Vegan Vision.
18 hours ago
Open Letter to the People: The Success of New York City
18 hours ago
A trade mission is being launched in New Delhi by the USDA secretary.
18 hours ago
The graduating address at Virginia Tech will be given by Mehul Sanghani.
18 hours ago
A tragic car crash in Arizona claims the lives of two Indian students.
18 hours ago
The White House National Strategy for Suicide Prevention will be spearheaded by two Indian Americans.
19 hours ago
Biryani blunder: Lord Ram's image on plates sparks outrage in Delhi
19 hours ago
India and France step up work on creating a new National Museum in Delhi
19 hours ago
Doughty daughters campaign for parents in UP
19 hours ago
78-year-old man dies while swimming from Sri Lanka to Rameswaram