What You Need For Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts runs on all modern iOS and Android smartphones. Download For: You need an internet connection on your device. The video call feature requires a speed of at least 1 Mbps for a one-to-one conversation. Be sure, too, that your phone has a great camera so others can see you clearly.
Using the Hangouts App
After you download the Hangouts app, log in to your Google account to use the app at any time without logging in again. Starting a Hangout is easy:
About Google Hangouts
Hangouts replaced Google Talk, integrating with Google Voice in an interface that’s accessible from Gmail on computers and tablets, and through dedicated apps on smartphones. Unlike the Apple Messages app, Hangouts is platform-agnostic and is supported by most devices. Fans of the smartphone app particularly appreciate its ability to provide voice and video calling free of charge. For these reasons, Google Hangouts has been popular, particularly among users who are part of the Google ecosystem, with their contacts and email addresses set up in Gmail.
Goodbye, Hangouts
Google is replacing Hangouts with Google Chat, which is tied to Google Workspace for businesses and consumers. When you enable Chat in your Gmail settings, you’ll immediately enter the Google Workspace integrated framework of email, cloud storage, productivity software, calendars, and more. Once you’re using Google Workspace, Chat will act as a Google Workspace hub; for example, if you start a chat “Room” to collaborate with others, you can share a Google Doc or other product via Chat, and your collaborators can immediately access it.
