Google Duo is a video chat mobile app developed by Google, available on Android and iOS operating systems. It was announced at Google's developer conference on May 18, 2016, and began worldwide release on August 16, 2016.
Google Duo allows users to 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 a phone number, allowing users to call someone from their contact list. This app automatically switches between Wi-Fi and mobile networks. The "Knock Knock" feature allows users to preview the caller directly before answering. The April 2017 update allows users worldwide to make audio calls only.
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History
Google Duo announced at Google developers conference on May 18, 2016, and started its international launch on Android and iOS devices starting August 16, 2016.
In an email sent to an Android phone manufacturer on October 5, 2016, Google announced that, beginning December 1, 2016, Google Duo replaces Hangouts in the Google Android Mobile maker's app suite should be pre-installed on the device, with Hangouts instead being an optional app for creators phone to pre-install.
In October 2017, Google Duo is integrated into Google Phone, Contacts and Android Messages on Pixel, Nexus and Android One phones. This integration will be brought to other Android phones and operators in the near future.
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Features
Google Duo video calls are in 720p HD video. It is optimized for low bandwidth mobile networks via WebRTC and uses QUIC via UDP. Further optimization is achieved through video quality degradation through network quality monitoring. "Knock Knock" shows a live preview of the caller before the recipient picks up, which Google says is "making calls more like invitations than interruptions". End-to-end encryption is enabled by default. The duo is based on a phone number, allowing users to call people from their contact list. This app automatically switches between Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
In March 2017, it was announced that Google Duo would let users make audio calls only. This feature was first launched in Brazil, with a global launch in April.
A year later in March 2018, video and sound messages are added to the Duo. Users can leave messages up to 30 seconds for unavailable contacts. These messages can then be viewed by others, with the option to call afterwards.
See also
- Google Allo
- Google Hangouts
- List of video telecommunication services and product brands
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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