Google has pushed out an update to its Messenger application for Android devices and in so doing added a few new features.
Messenger now has its own desktop widget for viewing conversations from Android home screen panels. The app adds support for animated GIFs to spice up conversations, as well as a handful of new quick replies for speedier responses. The update also resolves some performance issues.
Messenger is Google’s newest SMS/MMS application for Android devices. It is free to download from the Play Store.
