Tech giant Google has announced a new function for its chatting service Hangouts Chat. The long due feature enables the users to delete a conversation history. This new function is already live for Android users and the company has not yet announced as to when it will comet to other platforms.

As mentioned by the company, Hangouts Chat now enable users to delete conversation history of 1:1 direct messages. Along with this, the company also confirm that the deletion will be applicable to 1:1 conversations between classic Hangouts and Hangouts Chats in both directions. The company has also said that this new feature will be on by default.

In an official post the company said, "You’ll now be able to delete your conversation history of 1:1 direct messages in Hangouts Chat. These deletions apply to 1:1 conversations between classic Hangouts and Hangouts Chat in both directions. Please note, you’re only deleting your copy of the conversation history. Other users will still be able to see the chat."

Last year the company announced that it will shut down its messaging app Google Allo this year and today is the last day of the app. Launched along with the video calling app Google Duo, Google Allo was introduced as WhatsApp rival.

The Google Allo users have a last chance to download their chat history. In order to download the chat history users need to open the app and tap on the Settings option placed inside the side menu. After this, they have to click on the Chat option. Now they will see an option to export text from chats as a csv file, or media attachments as a .zip file.

Source: gadgetsnow.com