Google's texting app could soon be more like Snapchat

Google's iMessage competitor may soon be getting an upgrade.

The company is testing Snapchat-like augmented reality effects in its Android Messages texting app, according to a new report. 

The folks at XDA Developers uncovered five unreleased AR effects in the messages app, and they're actually pretty cool. You can see them all in the video below, but they include a fireworks effects, an angel (complete with a halo, of course), confetti, balloons, and a clever airplane animation.

At this point, it's not clear if this is anything more than a test or when these might be more widely available. Google didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on the feature.  Read more...

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