Google Duo replacing Hangouts as the Android pre-install of choiceOctober 10, 2016 - 16:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - When Google announced it was finally giving Android users a video calling service, it was a more-than-welcome change. In between launching the Pixel, video calling has always been a bit of a talking point for Android users. Let's remind ourselves of the fact that Google only recently made video calling on Hangouts for Android possible two years after iOS. But even with the new change, it appears the all-new Hangouts is being usurped by Duo. While Duo hasn't been particularly revolutionary in the Android world, it looks like that's about to change, Digital Spy said. Google's new Duo video calling app has now been added to the package of core apps that all manufacturers have to install on any Android if you want to access Google Play. Not only that, but it's set to budge out Google Hangouts, and replace it in the compulsory package. In doing so, it will become the default video calling app for Android users. But if this change fills you with unease, you can relax... a bit at least. Hangouts is still sticking around and Google will still be developing it. However, now if you want to use Hangouts, you'll have to go through all that extra effort of downloading and installing it, Digital Spy said. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |