Google has confirmed that it combines its two different video chat apps – Duo and Meet – into one app. It’s been a long time since the technology giant last updated both its services.
The technology company said it has made deep investments in both the Google Duo and Google Meet platforms to support its users who still use the apps. Google has said it will add all the features of Google Meet to the Duo app, which will allow users to easily schedule their video calls by coordinating with others more conveniently or continuing to connect instantly with someone or a group via the video option conversations.
Features will be added in the coming weeks.
Google Meet works well for jobs, as it is aimed primarily at business users. However, the Google Duo was any other typical video messaging platform that was released as a rival to Apple’s FaceTime.
The company also announced that later this year the Duo application will be renamed Google Meet, becoming the company’s only video communications platform.
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“Later this year, we will be renaming the Google Meet Duo app, our only video communication service on Google that is available to everyone for free,” a statement from Google said.
This integrated experience will provide users with a service with a solution for both video calls and meetings with people throughout their lives.
Google also mentioned that it has introduced new features such as group calls for up to 32 people, adding scribbles and video calls to tablets, folders, smart devices and
for those who use Duo as their cross-platform video calling app service.
Upcoming Duo features include:
- Customize virtual backgrounds in conversations and meetings
- Schedule appointments so that everyone can join at a time convenient to them
- Use chat during a meeting for deeper engagement
- Share live content to activate interaction with all participants in the conversation
- Get closed captions in real time to better maintain accessibility and increase participation
- Increase the size of video calls from the current limit of 32 to 100 participants
- Integrate with other tools, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Assistant, Messages, and more
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