Despite the fact that some parts of the world are opening up again, video calls will probably be around for a little while longer. And while you can do your video conferencing, webinars, and video chats on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, sometimes you might want an even bigger screen. At CES back in […]
Read MoreWhile video calls seem to be the digital communication method of choice for most people right now, there are still those that do not have good enough Internet to be able to participate. The next best thing would be audio calls although there are still those stuck with low bandwidth. Google Duo is now using […]
Read MoreObviously, 2020 was a year when everything changed and not always for the better. It was also the year when we all coped with the help of video calling. While Zoom is probably the brand that is top of mind, Google also had a share of the video calling pie with Google Meet and the […]
Read MoreMost people know or have observed that Google may soon be sunsetting their personal video calling app Duo. But for some reason, developers keep adding new features to the app, or in this case, bringing back old features. Google Duo has now brought back screen sharing which is something that they had two years ago […]
Read MoreAdults are continuing to work from home and the kids are doing distance learning or blended learning. This means video conferencing tools are still very much in demand but it’s also the cause of much stress and anxiety for some. Google thinks that having your video calls on a bigger screen may reduce a bit […]
Read MoreFor a huge company like Google, it still surprises us that their communications products are still a mess even after all these years. While they did sort of simplify the messaging parts by getting rid of Allo, when it comes to the video calling apps, they still have two. Duo and Meet are basically both […]
Read MoreWhile Zoom is still probably the king of video conferencing, there is also room for other video calling apps to make their mark for those who would like a more personal setting. Google Duo has been on this track for the past few months, even before the pandemic but now even more so. After increasing […]
Read MoreEven as other things have taken over headlines (some rightly so), the threat of the COVID-19 virus is still very much alive. This means physical meetings and gatherings will still not happen anytime soon and so video calling apps and devices are still very much a need rather than a want. The Nest Hub Max […]
Read MoreWhile Google has been focusing on their Meet app to compete with the likes of Zoom and Microsoft Teams, they still have their other video calling app. Duo is more for the personal type of calls and if you have a big family or a large group of friends, it would be nice to fit […]
Read MoreVideo call culture is still very much alive and kicking as a lot of companies continue to work from home and a lot of families and friends are separated due to health and travel restrictions. While Zoom is the dominant one in terms of corporate and conference use, other apps are trying to reach the […]
Read MoreAs Google Duo continues to chase the tail of the video conference call giant Zoom, they may be focusing more on the personal side of calls rather than the business/corporate kind. The video chat continues to introduce new features that would make it easier and more fun to get in touch with loved ones during […]
Read MoreWhen you sign up for Google Duo, you have to register using your mobile number (except through the web) and people can search for you through your number or through your connected Google account. But it looks like there will soon be another option if you don’t want people to see your number. It looks […]
Read MoreSamsung released the mid-tier Galaxy A71 just last January and now device owners are getting a new update for their smartphone. The new firmware update brings not just the April 2020 security patch but also a new built-in app that they can use to keep in touch with loved ones during these times: the Google […]
Read MoreWith a lot of people choosing to follow shelter-in-place orders rather than risk spreading or getting the coronavirus, some have to sacrifice spending time with loved ones in real life. This is the time when we all the more realize the importance of all these digital products that let us stay in touch while practicing […]
Read MoreMore often than not, when we make a voice call over the internet using clients like Google Duo, Skype or Facebook Messenger, due to audio packet loss there is a lot of jitter at the receiver’s end. For instance, 20% of Duo calls have a total audio loss of more than 3% and 10% of […]
Read MoreThere are several things to be excited about the new flagship devices from Samsung. If you’re a heavy user of the Google Duo app, you’ll be happy to know that the video calling app is now integrated into the dialer of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 devices as well as the Galaxy Z Flip folding […]
Read MoreNot all communications can be done through messaging or video calls. Sometimes, you don’t want to or can’t talk to a person at the moment but you’d like to leave them a note. In real life, we can do it on sticky notes or whatnot. But if you’re far away, the next best thing would […]
Read MoreThe upcoming new foldable display from Samsung, reportedly called Galaxy Z Flip, may be launching soon and because of its form factor, there are rumors that the Korean OEM will be adding a new feature to it after launch: a native video chat service supported by the Android system. In fact, talks between Samsung, Google, […]
Read MoreWhen someone sends you a video message on your Google Duo and you don’t have time to type a proper response yet (or there are just no words), it would be helpful to have a quick way to respond. Now Google is giving you this new feature as a New Year’s gift as you can […]
Read MoreGoogle has been spending a lot of time developing new features and improving its video calling app Google Duo with constant updates and releases. And unlike its now-defunct messaging app Allo, this seems to have staying power. Version 69 of the app has rolled out now and developers may have spotted an unreleased feature within […]
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