Overview of the Evolution of Google Messengers - How They Have Changed Over the Last 15 Years?

The article on Ars Technica delves into the history of Google's messaging apps over the past 15 years. Starting with Google Talk, and moving through Hangouts, Allo, and eventually Google Messages, the author discusses how each app played its role and how user needs have evolved. With hindsight, it's evident that Google has struggled to create a single, unified messaging solution, leading to disappointment among users. Many applications have either been shut down or updated, yet none have achieved the expected level of success. Faced with competition from services like WhatsApp and Signal, Google continues to seek optimal solutions to attract users by offering new features and better messaging support. The article concludes with a reflection on whether Google will ever find the right strategy for its messaging apps or if it will continue to grapple with instability in this software market.