Yes, as the title suggests, Google Assistant is now able to read SMS messages for you and more.
Google's digital assistant can read your SMS, as well as Facebook Messenger or Hangouts messages. Just say "Do I have any messages?" or "Show me my last message" and Google Assistant will read you the most recent messages on your phone.
Google Assistant's ability to read messages is available today on Pixel, Pixel XL, and other Android smartphones. Google Assistant is available for users of Android Marshmallow or Nougat.
To add Google Assistant, on Marshmallow or Nougat you must update to version 6.13 of the Google app, your device must have a resolution of 720p or higher, and at least 1.5 GB of free RAM.
Google Assistant can also send messages through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, SMS, and other chat services.
The addition of text message reading comes at a time when Google and Amazon are trying to expand the traditional functions of their phone's virtual assistants.
Last month, the Wall Street Journal reported that both Amazon and Google are planning to develop a feature that allows for voice phone calls. Citing anonymous sources, Recode last week reported that Alexa is also planning to release a similar device that would be able to automatically make phone calls with voice commands or act as an intercom system.
