One of the few areas where Google can't seem to get its ducks in a row is instant messaging. There currently appears to be an enormous mess among the trio of services Hangouts, Allo, and Duo, with users left wondering what role is being played by each. We're going to try to shed some light on the subject by explaining the current situation of each app and what it does.
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Google Duo's interface is as minimalist as it is intuitive. On your device's screen, you'll be able to see the image that your camera is capturing both from your front and back camera with a simple button that lets you access hundreds of your contacts. And that's it!
Whenever someone calls you using Google Duo, you'll be able to see their image instantly, but they'll only see you if you choose to answer their call. That way, you'll always know exactly who's calling you even before starting a video call.
Google Duo is Google's attempt to provide a video call service that's simple, fast and secure. And, that's exactly what Google Duo offers users.
Google IM: What exactly is the deal with Hangouts, Allo, and Duo?
Google Duo is here to handle Android video calling
Google is in the midst of pivoting their strategy when it comes to offering communication tools. In an effort to this effect, they're now offering users Duo, their new minimalist vidchat app that offers users the chance to use Facetime-like functions and is now ahead of the game when it comes to market peers like Whatsapp who are promising to roll out an imminent video calling feature. What's most intriguing about this app is that it doesn't need to be linked to a Google account, because in order to access you'll need to type in your actual phone number. Tapping on people logged in your address book from your phone's contacts app is the only way you'll be able to start a call. The party receiving the call must also have Duo installed on their phone, of course.
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Duo wont give me the verification code to sign up.. Help GOD bless
good all over her head,
I love Google duo
great
I updated it and when I opened it now it won't work and says it's missing key components and I have to redownload from the Google play store. EXCEPT, I can't because my phone has been Google locked fr...