What's changed in the new Hangouts

Since Google has been working on a new version of Hangouts , your messaging app Something that was eagerly awaited on the Android platform, where it was yet to come. And it is that there were many changes and improvements that this new version promised to introduce. A few days after its official launch, Hangouts 4.0 has begun to reach all users through an update in Spain. Here are all the things that have changed in Hangouts:

1. The design Despite the fact that Google has been improving the appearance of its applications and services for some time, and although Hangouts had already received a nice coat of paint a few months ago, it's finally fully updated to Material Design That style created by Google for version Lollipop of Android that is committed to minimalism, reducing buttons and lines, and animating the elements on the screen. Something that can now be seen with a only main screen where all the user's chats are collected. But without forgetting the floating button in the lower right corner, which gives way to quickly perform tasks such as starting a new conversation, or talking with a regular contact quickly. They have also added a drop-down menu where you can find the rest of the sections and utilities, but without visual display.

2. Status The movement of Google in this regard is curious, which seems to follow in the footsteps of WhatsApp Thus, this new version now includes the possibility to set a status phrase A line to express any idea or availability to engage in conversation Just open the menu and click on status to write in 140 characters any detail, including Emoji smileys

3. Facilities for sharing photos In addition to the new design, which can also be seen in the bocadillos and in the chat screens, we must talk about the possibility of sharing several photos at onceAnd it is that you just have to click on the camera icon to open the gallery in a portion of the screen, without leaving the chat, allowing select several images to share at once.

4. New Contacts Menu As part of the new design, Google has decided to remove the tabs that previously allowed you to jump between contacts and conversations quickly. Now it is necessary to display the menu to be able to access the section Contacts One more step in the process, but which serves to efficiently order this collection of telephone numbers and users. And it is that, thinking of transforming Hangouts into the application of SMS and free messaging,Google presents here the entire phone book with those contacts who also use the application, in addition to the usual ones from the phonebook with whom exchange messages or calls to use

5. Support for Android Wear It is the last change, but not least, in this new version of Hangouts Thus, Google wants to that users of a smartwatch with Android Wear can also review all their conversations and reply with default messages , voice typing, or with Emoji emoticons that you can scribble on the small wrist display.

In short, a series of more than notable changes with which Google seeks to give this application a new boost. And it is ideal for holding chat conversations, but also through its famous videoconferencesTools that, together with the new design and greater speed, now offer a better user experience.All this for free. Just download the latest version available free on Google Play