Is it time to say ‘goodbye’ to Google Allo?

This photo combo of images provided by Google demonstrates the use of the company's new Allo app. Google wants to modernize phone chats by bringing a personal virtual assistant to conversations. The Allo app promises to be “smart” in the sense that the new Google Assistant will respond with restaurant recommendations when someone types, “Italian food nearby.” It can also send daily updates on weather and sports or suggest replies to friends’ messages. (Google via AP)

Google's messaging app with contextual intelligence may have arrived with huge fanfare but it could be about to disappear without a sound.

New App Annie data shows that the search giant's messaging app, which has only been available for download for four months, has already dropped completely out of the Google Play Store top 500 free app chart.