This is what the new version of Hangouts looks like
Google's intentions to update its messaging application and video calls of have been known for months Hangouts In fact, images of its appearance have been leaked. It even reached iPhone Now, after the wait, Google starts updating the app for the platform Android, surprising for its possibilities and its new design, which make it much more useful, agile and practical.Something like the WhatsApp of Google, but with more possibilities and a much fresher look .
This is Hangouts 4.0, which has gradually begun to reach users, as is customary in these movements of Google It is a new version that, without modifying its original operation, achieves a new user experience. This is due to its marked style Material Design, which is committed to displaying all the elements on the screen in a simple way, without ornaments, boxes or other style marks Just playing with layers and colors. In this case an already characteristic green tone. And without forgetting the animations, something that offers fluidity and a feeling of dynamism in its use, which is more intuitive when showing how the menus move.
Along with this we must talk about the new ubiquitous button to write a message. Being part of the new design, this circular button allows quick access to the main conversations in which the user usually communicates. In addition, it allows you to create a new group in a couple of steps, start a new video call by or compose a new SMS
Apart from this, the chat screens have also been remodeled, now looking like this. But, above all, allowing sharing contents to be more agile and comfortable Thus, now the user can select several photos from his gallery to send at once, without ever leaving the conversation. All this without forgetting that this application supports images, video, locations or even GIF animations.
In its mobile version it is also worth noting that the contacts tab is now within the side menu, where you can find all those who use Hangouts thanks to the icon attached next to their profile picture. In addition, it is now possible to establish and share share a personalized status Something very similar to what is seen in WhatsAppWith this, anyone can update their situation to indicate if they are on vacation, if they are available, or whatever else they want to express in 140 characters and with the possibility of adding emoticons Emoji
Finally we must talk about its support for smart watches. And it is that Hangouts also works on Android WearIn fact, it allows you to review conversations and reply to messages, either by dictating the answer out loud, or with predetermined messages. But not only that, it also allows you to draw emoticons Emoji on the screen to send them, or even change user accounts, if you have several.
In short, a completely new version that not only looks different, but also feels different All this improving the experience of use, reducing times when sending messages and also reducing battery consumption The new version of Hangouts will be available through Google Play in the coming days of staggered and completely free.
