And the best difference between it and Hangouts? It uses end-to-end encryption, so your data can't be viewed from third parties or even Google itself.Īll three of these competing apps do much more than simply one-to-one video calls.
Other than downloading the app, you won't have to force anyone to log into their Google accounts or sign up for a new service. Unlike Hangouts, it reaches people through their phone numbers, not their Gmail. Whereas Hangouts can be used on desktops, supports messaging and group chats, and has multiway video for collaboration (and its interface reflects these extra features), Duo does one thing and one thing only: video calls on your phone or tablet. But according to Google, Duo is supposed to be way more specialized. Lynn La/CNET It's different than Hangouts (no, really)Īt this point you might be wondering what makes Duo different than Google's other video-calling service, Hangouts, and you're not alone if you think the company has one too many communication tools. During a call, you'll see only a handful of features (right). Let us know how you like it.Before a call you'll see icons to start video and your recent contacts (left).
iOS users will not receive a Knock Knock video preview from incoming calls unless Duo is already open.Ĭlick here to download Duo for iOS in the App Store-it’s free. Incoming calls will not automatically show the Knock Knock preview on iOS. While Android users get the Knock Knock feature, which previews incoming callers before you answer, iOS users only get that if the app is already open: Not sure why Google launched yet another app when Hangouts already had video calling. Why use Duo? It’ll allow iPhone users to easily video call their Android friends and vice-versa, plus it has end-to-end encryption. The app allows users to initiate a video call with anyone, as all that is required is a phone number, similar to WhatsApp but for video.
App Store, Google Duo, the latter’s FaceTime-like video calling app, is now available for download in the Canadian App Store ( update: it launched yesterday at 9PM EDT). After launching a couple days ago in the U.S.
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