Google
has launched a new 1-to-1 video calling app known as Google Duo. The app has a
feature known as Knock Knock which lets you see the video feed of the caller
before picking the call. It also provides end-to-end encryption for video
calls.
“Video calling is the next best thing to being with someone in person, but too often it can be a frustrating or complicated experience. You shouldn’t have to worry about whether your call will connect, or if your friend is using the same type of device as you are. It’s no wonder that nearly half of us never make video calls on mobile”The cross-platform video calling app is available for Android and iOS platforms and flaunts its simple and easy to use interface. Google Duo is a direct competitor to Apple’s Facetime and Microsoft’s Skype which is currently is in the transition of being a browser-based platform by ditching its apps for different platforms.
Duo is simple from start to
finish. To get started, 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.
The roll out of Duo for Android and iOS
starts today, and it will be live worldwide in the next few days.
The unique feature of Knock Knock in DUO is designed to be
fun and inviting. 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 makes video
calling more spontaneous and welcoming, helping users connect
with the person even before they even pick up.
Google Duo has also gone on
the lines of other messaging apps. It also facilitates end-to-end encryption
for video calls, just like WhatsApp and Messenger.
— via Google Blog
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