Using Messenger in the Google+ App

As its name suggests, the Messenger part of the Google+ app enables you to share messages with other people (as shown in Figure 13-18). It differs from regular instant messaging services or SMS in that you can create conversations with Circles to form group chats. (Google used to call these chats Huddles but has recently stopped using the term.)

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FIGURE 13-18 Creating a message with a Circle.

Follow these steps to start a conversation:

1. Tap Messenger.

2. Tap the new message icon in the top-right of the screen.

3. In the Type a name, email, or circle text box, type the name of a person. If you want to message ...

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