Google will probably be an own variant on the chat application Whatsapp release. This seems to be the internetgigant to respond to Apple, who recently Whatsapp-alternative iMessage announced for iOS 5.
According to The Wall Street Journal, which relies on an anonymous source, Google started the development of the conscious software. However, it is still unknown when this released going to be, and what exactly the features of the application will be. However, it is likely that the functionality is built into Google Talk, the chat application that is often included as standard on Android devices. Previously, the internetgigant his Talk app with support for video calling.
Whatsapp is a popular app on most smartphone platforms works and allows users to sms-style messages. It is also possible to have images, videos and audio to share. Apple recently announced iMessage as part of iOS 5. This app seems about the same functionality, but only works between devices that are from Apple’s own iOS. It is unknown whether Googles Whatsapp-variant support for multiple platforms. Nokia announced recently a chat application. That works together with Google Talk, and MSN Live Messenger.