Google Hangouts is a communication program developed by Google, an American multinational technology company. It allows users to exchange messages, video chat and SMS with other users. Previously, Google had several messaging platforms and services like Google Talk and Google+ Messenger. However, with the growth of messaging services like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, the diverse messaging platforms of Google faced heavy competition that led to the decision of discontinuing Google Talk and code a new messaging platform. The new messaging platform was named “Babel” but was launched as Hangouts in 2013. In 2017, Google Hangouts was evolved in two products: Hangouts Meet, which would be focusing on video conferences and Hangouts Chat, which would focus on instant messaging.
Features of Google Hangouts 2018.123.418.96.
Some of the features of Google Hangouts are:
- It allows users to voice call and video call that are high-definition quality.
- Instant messaging is allowed.
- Group conferencing can be done between 25 people and are high-definition quality.
- Conversations between two or more people are allowed.
- Chat histories can be synced in different devices and are saved online.
- Coloured emojis can be used by the users.
- Photos can be shared between the chats that are saved in separate Google+ Album.
- The control room feature from the options menu helps users to turn participants’ microphone or webcam on and off during a video conference.
- Video call can be planned in advance.
- YouTube videos can be watched by the users together.
How to download Google Hangouts 2018.123.418.96?
Google Hangouts is available for Android, Chrome OS, IOS and Google Chrome. It can be accessed through the user’s Google+ Accounts. Although smartphones come with in-built Google Hangouts, it can still be downloaded through the given link.