Google launch DUO a video call app for
ANDROID and
IOS users, the app is simple to use, all you need is your phone number and you are on.
Its fast and reliable even when your connectivity is slow it still works fine..
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*.
Today, we’re releasing
Google Duo —
a simple 1-to-1 video calling app available for Android and iOS. Duo
takes the complexity out of video calling, so that you can be together
in the moment wherever you are.
Google Duo works across Android and iOS — all you need is a phone number
Simple interface
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. No separate account is required, so you can sign up in
just a few steps. From there, you can instantly begin a video call with a
single tap.
Fast and reliable
We all know how it feels when a call fails to connect or when video gets
choppy. We’ve built Duo to be fast and reliable, so that video calls
connect quickly and work well even on slower networks. Call quality
adjusts to changing network conditions to keep you connected — when
bandwidth is limited, Duo will gracefully reduce the resolution to keep
the call going smoothly. For video calls on the go, Duo will switch
between Wi-Fi and cellular data automatically without dropping your
call. You can start your call at home, and continue seamlessly even when
you head out the door.
Human design
We designed Duo to feel warm and inviting, focused on just you and the
person you’re calling. To make calls feel more like an invitation rather
than an interruption, we created a feature in Duo called
Knock Knock
which lets you see live video of your caller before you 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 you connect
with the person before you even pick up.
Knock Knock in Duo lets you see who’s calling before you pick up
Finally, we built Duo with an emphasis on privacy and security, and all Duo calls are end-to-end encrypted.
Give your friends a wave with Duo! We’re beginning to roll out Duo for
Android and
iOS today, and it will be live worldwide in the next few days.
Posted by Justin Uberti, Principal Software Engineer............