Google set to release Rich Communication Service, the Android version on iMessage with a user friendly name CHAT.
According to the makers of Android, this isn't a new app but just a rebranding of the old messaging system with new added features.
Some basic features to be expecting are already in some apps like #whatsapp and Facebook's messenger. It also add the capability of sending a rich crisp picture but messages on this platform isn't end to end encrypted.
It will be available on all Android devices latest in two years time, says google.