Google announced in early 2019, that they are in the process of replacing the very popular Hangouts app with two stand-alone apps – Google Meet (Hangouts Meet) and Google Chat. Enterprises around the world, who use G-Suite services, will now have to make the transition from Hangouts, and according to the latest report, the official phase-out will begin in June 2020.
Both apps are currently available for download on the App Store and the Play Store, and users can now download them if they want to make the transition right away.
In this article, we will talk about the two apps and how enterprises and individuals can make the switch.
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Google Meet (Hangouts)
Many enterprises today rely on video conferencing apps to collaborate with their counterparts across the world. Apps like Skype for Business and Zoom are already making waves in the market, and the new Google Meet (Hangouts) app is yet another option for people to try out.
The advantage with Google Meet (Hangouts) is that there are no complicated signup procedures. if you have a G-Suite account or even an individual @gmail.com email id, you can use the Google Meet (Hangouts) app by simply signing in.
Another nice touch with the Google Meet (Hangouts) app is that both G-Suite and individual users receive the same interface in-app and all the features, with just one little catch.
