Google launches mobile video calling tool

16th August 2016
Google launches mobile video calling tool

Bangalore, August 16, 2016: Ever since  Microsoft  acquired  Skype, Google  has been without its own video calling tool.  Now it seem to be back in the game – with the  announcement today of a new and  simple 1-to-1 video video calling app Google Duo .
Duo competes by  taking  the complexity out of video calling  and make it completely mobile phone centred  unlike Skype that was basically email account to account : All you need is your phone number and you’ll be able to reach people in your phone’s contacts list across device types and platforms. No separate account is required, so you can sign up and start calling in just a few taps. From there, you can instantly begin a video call with a single tap.
Call quality adjusts to changing network conditions to keep you connected when bandwidth is limited, Duo will gracefully reduce the resolution to keep the call going smoothly. For video calls on the go, Duo will switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data automatically without dropping your call.
The roll out of Duo for Android and iOS   goes live worldwide this week, starting  with India.
 In keeping with its lighter approach, it allows people to see live video of the caller before they answer, giving you a sense of what they’re up to and why they want to chat. Knock Knock  as the feature is called, makes video calling more spontaneous and welcoming, helping users connect with the person even before they even pick up. 
Says Amit Fulay, Group Product Manager, Google:  “ In places like India, it has been designed to adapt to the network connectivity conditions. We hope to make the experience of video calling more personal, inviting easy and smooth.”
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