![]() ![]() ![]() You can now, for example, turn chat history on or off based on individual contacts, rather than using a global setting. While we still don’t know exactly how Hangouts will morph into Chat in 2021, the web app shows how some of the features are going to work. Group chats from Hangouts don’t show up in the new Chat app yet, however. From this screen you can see some of the new features that Chat brings, including emoji reactions to messages and access to rooms (the Chat equivalent of channels on Slack). If you’re a Hangouts user, you might be able to try out Google Chat right now in your browser (your chat contacts and history should all load up correctly). Unlike Hangouts, it looks as though Chat will get a tab in the Gmail mobile app, too (there’s already a Meet one there). When Google decides to pull the plug on Hangouts, it’ll be completely replaced by Google Chat - both as a standalone app you can run on your phone, and as a little box in the corner of Gmail on the web. Hangouts turns into Chat The Google Chat interface in Google Workspace. Exactly what that means and exactly how it’s going to be done remains to be seen - and the timing might shift along the way, too - but we do know some details about how it’s all going to work. In the first half of 2021, Google says, Chat will fully replace Hangouts. In the last couple of months, Google has also retired Hangouts support for Google Fi and Google Voice integration, and removed the ability to call phone numbers through the Hangouts app as well.Įxpect more features to drop away from Hangouts in the weeks to come. This recent Meet integration shows how Google is picking away at the functionality of classic Hangouts, piece by piece. (As for Google Duo, the rumour is that it will be replaced by Google Meet eventually, but that’s yet to be confirmed.) Recently, Meet was introduced into classic Hangouts, so if you launch a group video call in Hangouts now, you’ll get a Google Meet link to share. Google Meet, meanwhile, is Google’s version of Zoom: It lets you video chat with one or lots of people. Google Chat is Google’s version of Slack or Microsoft Teams, so you can use it for direct messages or group discussions, either in private conversations or on private or public boards. Google Chat and Google Meet, the two services replacing Hangouts, focus on text chat and video calls, respectively. Google Chat, Google Meet, and Google Hangouts Hangouts is morphing into Chat. In 2020, they’re called Google Chat and Google Meet, and they’re going back to consumers to replace the app they originally grew out of. These two replacement products were first launched in 2017, as professional spin-offs of Hangouts for the workplace in G Suite originally called Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. There’s no getting away from it - you’re going to get moved over. The headline news for Google Hangouts users is that the service is going to be retired and replaced by two products migrating over from Google’s business product (formerly known as G Suite and now known as Google Workspace). Google’s messaging products are confusing, and it doesn’t help that Google has separate setups for individual users with personal accounts and those who log into Google services as part of their jobs, with features (such as Google Chat) rolling out at different times and in different ways. Here you’ll find first looks to complete hands-on experiences with the latest tech on the market. View All Reviews Expert opinions and reviews on the latest gadgets, phones, laptops and more.Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker See how Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin and many more stack up with our reviews.Smartphone Read trusted reviews on the latest smart phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and many more.PC & Peripheral All you need to know on the latest PC releases and whether they’re worth their dime.From consoles to RPGS and shooters, we’ve got it all here just waiting for you to read. Gaming Let expert reviewers guide you on which games to play.Gadgets & Smart Home Whether it’s a drone, a smart vacuum or noise cancelling headphones you are looking to buy, our reviewers have tried and tested it before you have to.Entertainment We spend hours watching and reviewing the latest movies, shows and music releases so you don’t have to.Car Our revheads bring you all you need to know on the coolest electric vehicles and sports cars available on the market.Camera Here you’ll find expert opinions on the latest cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and plenty more. ![]()
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