It was way back in 2008 when Google introduced Gmail video chat option. And we all loved it! Especially when it was providing options to millions to stay in touch wherever they may be in terms of their geographical locations. Apparently that's what Google says it found out and thus wanted to improve on that. What they did? They bring for us the Google+ Hangouts that will replace the normal video chat option that we are so used to currently. Doesn't come as surprise? Know why? Read on...
Since the introduction of its social network, the search giant have really been trying hard to get Google+ kicking hard at the competition that it faces. And in the process Google seems to be integrating all its products into the social network. In it or around it!! So introduction of Google+ Hangouts in to GChat is not something we didn't see. The Hangouts have really got it going and by far is the most favored feature of Google+. So we really were sort of expecting the integration to come along. We totally agree on the step taken and believe that we are on same page with Google in expecting a kick in the usage and awareness of Google+; not that it hasn't been kicking up the competitors.
Unlike the old video chat, which was based on peer-to-peer technology, Hangouts utilize the power of Google’s network to deliver higher reliability and enhanced quality. You’ll be able to chat with all the same people you did before and, in fact, with Hangouts you’ll now be able to reach them not only when they are using Gmail but also if they are on Google+ in the browser or on their Android or iOS devices.
Google made this announcement on the blog post. Google mentions in the post that all users will be able to benefit from this feature, but if both you and the person you are chatting with are on Google+ than you will be able to use all the benefits of Google+ Hangouts. The experiences mentioned were:
P2P hmm; what's the thing that Skype uses in thier video chat again? ;)
The upgrade has already started for certain people and is expected to rollout to everyone in due course of a few weeks. Did you get it already, why don't you share your experience in the comments section? In the meantime, here is a small video for you:
Since the introduction of its social network, the search giant have really been trying hard to get Google+ kicking hard at the competition that it faces. And in the process Google seems to be integrating all its products into the social network. In it or around it!! So introduction of Google+ Hangouts in to GChat is not something we didn't see. The Hangouts have really got it going and by far is the most favored feature of Google+. So we really were sort of expecting the integration to come along. We totally agree on the step taken and believe that we are on same page with Google in expecting a kick in the usage and awareness of Google+; not that it hasn't been kicking up the competitors.
Unlike the old video chat, which was based on peer-to-peer technology, Hangouts utilize the power of Google’s network to deliver higher reliability and enhanced quality. You’ll be able to chat with all the same people you did before and, in fact, with Hangouts you’ll now be able to reach them not only when they are using Gmail but also if they are on Google+ in the browser or on their Android or iOS devices.
Google made this announcement on the blog post. Google mentions in the post that all users will be able to benefit from this feature, but if both you and the person you are chatting with are on Google+ than you will be able to use all the benefits of Google+ Hangouts. The experiences mentioned were:
- chat with up to 9 people at one time.
- watch YouTube videos together
- collaborate on Google docs and share your screen too
P2P hmm; what's the thing that Skype uses in thier video chat again? ;)
The upgrade has already started for certain people and is expected to rollout to everyone in due course of a few weeks. Did you get it already, why don't you share your experience in the comments section? In the meantime, here is a small video for you:
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