Earlier it was stated that Google is planning to replace the Assistant moniker with Bard just ahead of its official release. Meanwhile, now it seems that Google Messages may get Bard compatibility to make your conversation more precise. This will help you write messages, translate languages, identify images, and explore interests.
According to the information, a new beta version of Google Messages shows shades of Bard. In the Messages app, the Bard can be initiated from the new conversation screen. It appears as a standalone chat with the Bard logo and name appearing at the top instead of an actual person. This integration is codenamed penpal.
Notably, the Bard in Google Messages can draft messages, identify images, suggest books by genre, offer recipes given a list of available ingredients, and more. Simultaneously, the responses generated with Bard are marked with a sparkle next to the time/date, you can long-press to give it a thumbs up/down, as well as copy, forward, and star.
Simultaneously, chats with Bard are not end-to-end encrypted, but it’s currently impossible to say when this prominent capability will be available for users to use. You can check out the latest strings of Google Messages beta below.
- <string name=”penpal_identify_image”>Identify this image</string>
- <string name=”penpal_books”>Give me some sci-fi book picks</string>
- <string name=”penpal_camping”>Draft a camping packing list</string>
- <string name=”penpal_food”>Quick dinner ideas</string>
- <string name=”penpal_recipe”>Craft a recipe with these ingredients</string>
