Android Messages Brings Browser Based Texting To Your Desktop Or Laptop PC-gctid260705

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Android Messages Brings Browser Based Texting To Your Desktop Or Laptop PC

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Android users who favor Android Messages as their default messaging application will be thrilled to hear that Google has begun the rollout of desktop browser support. That means that text messages can be sent and read on the PC. The rollout of the new feature will be staggered throughout the remainder of the week.

The web version of Android Messages will support text, images, and stickers giving the full experience from the desktop. The process for using the web version requires users to hit up the Android Messages website where you will find a QR code that creates a link between the smartphone and the desktop. You then scan that QR code with the appropriate section of the Messages app.

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Sometimes you don't need to send a text to reply to a message, all you need to do is reply with a gif. Google has added a way to search for the ideal gif to convey your feelings by tapping the "+" button on the left side of the compose bar. Google is also adding Smart Reply.

That feature saves time when you are messaging on the go by suggesting quick text or emoji responses to messages. Smart Replies are only offered in English for now and will roll out for other languages over time. The ability to preview links inside the conversations is also added.

That means if someone flops a link into your text conversation, rather than just seeing the link and tapping it without really knowing what it is, you will now see a thumbnail and description of that link in the conversation. You can also now copy one-time passwords used for authentication with a single tap.

 

 

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https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-send-texts-from-your-pc-and-mac-using-android-messages/

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How to send texts from your PC and Mac using Android Messages
You can now stop being jealous of iPhone users.

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GORDON GOTTSEGEN
[/list]JUNE 20, 2018 9:20 AM PDT

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You can send and receive texts on your computer too.
Anne Dujmovic/CNET
Want to keep texting someone even though you don't have your phone on you? You can now send and receive Android text messages on your computer -- but you'll want to set it up beforeyou lose your phone.

Google on Monday announced Messages for web as a brand-new feature for Android Messages, as spotted by 9to5Google. The feature begins rolling out Monday and will continue through next week.

To use the feature you'll need the latest version of the Android Messages app, which you can probably download here. Then do the following:

• On your computer, go to messages.android.com
• Then on your phone, open the Android Messages app
• In Messages, tap the More options menu (the one with three dots) and select Messages for web
• Use your phone to scan the QR code on your computer

Follow these instructions.
Screenshot by Gordon Gottsegen/CNET
The ability to send and receive texts on your Android phone and computer has been long overdue. Apple's iMessages has supported this feature for a few years, but since you need an iPhone ($800 at Cricket Wireless) and Mac, not everyone could use the feature. Now that Android's messaging platform supports this, an awful lot more people can start texting without their phones.

Google also announced four other new features in Messages:

• Integrated GIF support so you can search for and send GIFs in the Messages app
• Smart reply which suggests text or emoji responses to incoming texts
• Preview links within conversations
• Easy copy and pasting for passwords and verification codes sent through texts