The new communicator Google Duo starting today will be available in … – Antyweb

You say another communicator video, we already have Skype, FB Messenger you are also possible video calls, like Google Hangouts. Google, however, wants to be closer to the first contact, which is in your phonebook. Already he tried the integration of Hangouts SMS, did not work out all the time was required Google account. This time it is not entirely necessary, as Google points out in its specification.

Just sign up for Google Duo on your phone number and invite to the same of their friends from the contact book. The program is very light and fast, with no complicated settings or additional functions something like an application known to all contacts. Select a friend and simply we call, except that they are talking with a preview of the video.

They always have to be just talk 1: 1, Google does not provide for the introduction of here group conversations. Started a conversation within the Wi-Fi automatically and seamlessly switches to the cellular network. We tested with Thomas this transition without the problem of us has switched without interrupting the call. During the conversation the Wi-Fi image quality was perfect, after going to the transmitter operator fell slightly, but it’s probably understandable. In general, Google claims that even within the 3G video calls will be possible only in case of 2G with a significant decline in the quality, it will turn off the image and remains audio only.

at the end of one of the highly distinctive features including IM, namely the knock, knock , or preview the current image of our interlocutor, before making a call. This feature is enabled by default, the preview will be available for a maximum of 30 seconds that we will be able to see who is calling us. When you have received our call camera will switch to the normal view. This function is only available for Android, because it only works on the lock screen. IPhone will work only if the application is open.

I almost forgot, all calls are encrypted end-to-end, both parties must have an installed application to connect to, you can call on a smartphone with iOS, Android, and vice versa . Sharing it in the mobile shops will begin today, throughout the world will be available in a few days.