Google hangout is a communication software platform
developed by Google with the purpose of allowing users to engage in text, voice
or video chats which were originally a feature of Google+ until 2013 when it
became a standalone app. this service platform engages in video chat, messaging
etc.
Hangout
As of 2013, google began to apply features from google+
messenger and google talk into a hangout. Ever since then, Google has been making
progress on a consistent note, developing new features like Google voice,
Google hangout meet, and Google hangout chat with the mindset of a communication
enterprise.
Google hangout chat and Google Hangout meet are the two new apps
that make up the newer version of Google Hangout. I will still discuss what
these two features are up to.
Features of Hangout
- · Hangout allows conversations between two or more persons or users.
- · This handout can be accessed online through Gmail or Google+ website or making use of the mobile app that is compatible with both Android devices and iOS devices too.
- · Chat history is saved online, making it possible for it to be synced between two devices
- · You could also share photos while the conversation is going on.
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You can freely make voice calls with other users
of hangout but it charges users when you make landline calls or call mobile
phones. But the United States and Canada are exempted. (Both mobile phone line call
and landline calls are free).
N/B: if you wish to make use of call service as an android
user, you must have both Google hangout chat & hangout dialer apps
installed, that is if there is a need for it.
Google hangouts meet
This is a video communication service established by Google.
Wow! This platform allows about 30 participants. For this reason, it is
described as an enterprise-friendly version of hangout. Let’s look at some G
suit features of the platform.
1.
Houses password-protected dial-in numbers for G
suit edition users
2.
Encrypt calls between all users.
3.
It is a standard-based video conference app.
Google Hangout
This is an instant messaging service established by Google
in 2017. Here is where you do all the
texting part of your conversation.
Hangout App Download
There are some certain things you need to have while making
use of google hangout. There is no need for downloading the app without having the
following: a google account, a webcam with a microphone; but it is optional as
you can decide to use a built-in-speaker on your mobile device, a good internet
connection.
This is just it; let’s move for the business of the day. The following are the steps to download a google hangout app.
- · Lunch your chrome browser on your device; be it windows computer or mobile phone
- · navigate to the Hangout app. https://hangouts.google.com/?hl=es-419
- · click + Free
- · Click Add
- · Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download process.
Once you are done downloading follow the preceding steps for a guideline on how to make use of the app.
- 1. Open the app and click on the button to sign up with your Google account.
- 2. If you don’t have a google account, click on the “new” button and catch up with the onscreen instruction to sign up for one.
- 3. Once you are done, provide your Google account details including your email address and password
- 4. Click on sign in and start making use of your favorite features in the app.
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