Hangouts is updated with important and colorful news
It seems that Google has been keeping up its sleeve one of the most notable updates of its applications And, after a few weeks watching as Gmail, Google+ or YouTube acquired the well-known style Material Design to match the look of the next version of Android, now it's the turn of Hangouts, your messaging app, and video callsAn update that comes with a radical change in appearance and important new features in terms of functionality.
In this way they have announced the arrival of the new version of Hangouts An application that now integrates perfectly with Android 5.0 or Lollipop thanks to its new icon and the colors of its menus All of them more intense and darker, aiming more towards minimalism, but highlighting the shadows and the small volume that these offer in the application icon. Not so drastic changes within the conversations, where the light green color is still present.
What stands out is the commitment of Google for stickersEmoticons larger and more expressive than since the arrival of LINE, who popularized them, have only succeeded.Thus, Hangouts now has nothing less than 16 packs to express more than words and give a twist to the classic emoticons Emoji A collection that will also be expanded soon.
Another of the surprising points of this update falls directly on video calls. A function that is renewed thanks to the introduction of Instagram-style filters. Of course, in the case of Hangouts, these filters are applied live and direct, during the conference. Just slide your finger from one side of the screen to the other to toggle between Sepia, Black & White, Hope, and Heatmap modes Fun modes to give a touch different to this feature.
However, what is most striking about this update is the intelligence layer that has received HangoutsA feature that could change the way you view and use messaging apps. And this application now detects when a caller asks where the user is, automatically displaying the option to respond by sending its location on a map A way of anticipating user needs that could have interesting practical applications in the future. It remains to be seen if they continue to develop this feature in future updates.
Apart from these surprising new features, there are other interesting functions to improve Hangouts One of them is to check the user's contact list to find out which other people you know use Hangouts and show them in your contact list to start talking with them. Very similar to what was seen on WhatsAppIn addition, also related to this messaging application, we must mention the last seen sign that now appears next to each user, allowing you to know if they are attentive to the conversation or have not connected for a long time.
In short, a true collection of changes that also come with surprises. And there are also animations and details that are automatically activated when you type phrases like “Happy Birthday”. Details that can be discovered with the use of this new version. With this Hangouts takes a strong step towards the future, with important news that will reach the Android platform in a few hours through Google Play iPhone and iPad users will have to wait even a little more.
