Nov 08, 2019 Google Duo is the highest quality video calling app. It’s simple, reliable, and works on smartphones, tablets, Google Nest, and on the web. Features: Group Calling Bring together all the people who matter most, even when you're apart, with group calling. Duo now supports up to 8 people in a group video call. Make Calls Between Android and iOS. Google Duo is the new, simple video calling app that brings you face-to-face with all the people that matter most.
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Developer(s) | Google LLC | ||||
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Initial release | August 16, 2016; 3 years ago | ||||
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Website | duo.google.com |
Google Duo is a video chatmobile app developed by Google, available on the Android and iOS operating systems. It was announced at Google's developer conference on May 18, 2016, and began its worldwide release on August 16, 2016. It is also available to use via Google's Chrome browser on desktop and laptop computers.
Google Duo lets users make video calls in high definition. It is optimized for low-bandwidth networks. End-to-end encryption is enabled by default. Duo is based on phone numbers, allowing users to call someone from their contact list. The app automatically switches between Wi-Fi and cellular networks. A 'Knock Knock' feature lets users see a live preview of the caller before answering. An update in April 2017 lets users worldwide make audio-only calls.
In an email sent to Android phone manufacturers on October 5, 2016, Google announced that, starting December 1, 2016, Google Duo replaced Hangouts within the suite of Google apps Android phone makers must pre-install on devices, with Hangouts instead becoming an optional app for phone makers.[3]
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Google Duo video calls are in 720pHD video.[4] It is optimized for low-bandwidth mobile networks through WebRTC and uses QUIC over UDP. Optimization is further achieved through the degradation of video quality through monitoring network quality.[5] 'Knock Knock' shows a live preview of the caller before the recipient picks up, which Google says is to 'make calls feel more like an invitation rather than an interruption'.[6]End-to-end encryption is enabled by default.[4] Duo is based on phone numbers, allowing users to call people from their contact list.[4] The app automatically switches between Wi-Fi and cellular networks.[4]
In March 2018, it was announced that Google Duo would let users make audio-only calls. The feature was first launched in Brazil,[7][8][9] with a global rollout in April.[10]
A year later in March 2018, video and voice messages were added to Duo. Users can leave messages up to 30 seconds long for contacts who are unavailable. These messages can then be viewed by the other party, with the option of calling afterwards.[11]
Support for eight-person video calls in both the iOS and Android versions of the app was added in May 2019.[12] In line with similar group calling offerings from FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype and Facebook Messenger, participants can join or leave the conversation at any time.
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References[edit]
- ^'Google Duo'. APKMirror. Android Police. March 11, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^'Google Duo - Video Calling'. App Store. Apple Inc. March 11, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- ^Ruddock, David (October 7, 2016). 'Google is demoting Hangouts to 'optional' in the Google Apps package for Android, to be replaced by Duo'. 9to5google. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ abcdFulay, Amit; Adan, Yariv (May 18, 2016). 'Saying 👋 to Allo and Duo: new apps for smart messaging and video calling'. The Keyword Google Blog. Google. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Bohn, Dieter (May 18, 2016). 'Google Duo makes mobile video calls fast and simple'. The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
- ^Uberti, Justin (August 16, 2016). 'Meet Google Duo, a simple 1-to-1 video calling app for everyone'. The Keyword Google Blog. Google. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^Queiroz, Mario (March 22, 2017). 'Google for Brazil: Building a more inclusive internet for everyone, everywhere'. The Keyword Google Blog. Google. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^Erlick, Nikki (March 22, 2017). 'Google announces app updates to Allo, Duo, and Photos'. The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^Palmer, Jordan (March 22, 2017). 'Google Duo is finally getting an audio-only call option, rolling out first in Brazil [APK Download]'. Android Police. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^Vincent, James (April 10, 2017). 'Google Duo's voice calls are now available worldwide'. The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ^Lindsay, Dave (March 7, 2018). 'Miss a call—but not the moment—with video messages on Google Duo'. The Keyword Google Blog. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
- ^@juberti (May 23, 2019). '#GoogleDuo group calling is now fully deployed, with the simplicity, quality, and security you expect from Duo' (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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Having separate apps for different types of communication may be a controversial idea, but Google practices it consistently. For those not ultimately confused by what happens to Hangouts, Google Talk, Google Voice, and other services, here is Google Duo, a special app for tête-à-tête video calls. Though the idea of having a special app for video communication along with all the rest seems a bit absurd, the app itself is designed well. As you launch it, it shows you the list of contacts already using Google Duo. Below it shows the rest of your phonebook, so you can invite to Google Duo any of them. As you send the link, they can install the proper version for the OS they use. To start a video call, you only need to tap the user’s avatar. The call starts automatically. If your vis-à-vis is offline at the moment, you can record a video message and send it. If you prefer audio calls at the moment, select it by tapping the button at the top of the screen. During the call, you can switch the camera to show what’s in front of you and then switch back to the front one. Alas, it has no features of augmented reality similar to what we see in Facetime. But there’s a reason for that: with weak or poorly optimized devices this feature won’t work properly and will only spoil the quality of the call. This responsibility can be taken by a company like Apple that controls both its hardware and software, but not by Google sharing it with third party vendors. By the name you can assume that the app only supports private calls, so you can talk to one person at a time. This limited functionality is the major drawback of the app; it’s not clear why to use it while we have multifunctional WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook Messenger, Tango, even the good old Skype with video calls along with the entire specter of communication types. Another reason to prefer any of those to Google Duo is its availability for mobile devices only. While all the other messengers can be used on any type of devices, Google Duo is a purely mobile thing. That leaves desktop users out, and for some, it may be the major reason to settle with something else instead. Yet Google Duo has its pros. It’s simple and takes little space. The quality of Google Duo calls is probably the highest your hardware can provide. The most unique feature of Google Duo is called Knock Knock. When someone calls you, you can see them on your screen even before you answer the call; it’s a chance to decide whether to accept or to ignore it. Google Duo is integrated with the phone’s call log, so you can access your Duo calls history from the integral one.
Pros
- The app is extremely simple
- Requires little memory and performance and no special authorization
- Integrated with iPhone call log
- High-quality video
- Voice calls and video messages
- Knock Knock call preview.
Cons
- No group calls
- No PC client
- No augmented reality features.
Verdict
Not that Google Duo is completely necessary for today’s communication, given that we have the whole lot of Swiss Army messengers like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Yet you can find your reason to use Google Duo for communicating. First of all is its easiness and good call quality.
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