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Google is rolling out its first Allo chatbot, "Lucky," which dishes out GIFs based on words and phrases.
Type "@lucky" into the smart messaging program to summon the feature—Allo's second automated service after Google Assistant.
The social version of Google.com's "I'm Feeling Lucky" search button has reached only a select few users, according to 9to5Google, which published screenshots of Lucky's stuck-out-tongue-emoji-like icon and smart replies.
When approached by The Verge for comment, a Google spokesman simply replied, "Jackpot! Looks like you stumbled across a new way to share GIFs in Allo. Lucky you!"
The Web giant did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment.
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Introduced in May alongside cross-platform video-chat app Duo, Allo launched in September with the ability to learn over time "to make conversations more expressive and productive," the company said.
It taps into Google Assistant, and can analyze and serve up smart replies for text and photos; folks can also Whisper Shout by making responses smaller or bigger, and draw on images before sharing them in Allo.
Messages are encrypted, but for an extra layer of security, an Incognito mode provides end-to-end encryption, as well as less intrusive notifications and message expiration.
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It remains unclear when, if ever, the new Lucky function will arrive for all users; your best bet is to download the latest version of Allo from the Google Play Store. Otherwise, savvy users can snag the latest build from APKMirror.
You've gotta ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
For more, see PCMag's review of Google Allo for Android and the slideshow above.
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