
Google Duo
Google LLCTalk to all your contacts in video calls with the best quality · In-app purchases
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Review by
Ryan Thompson
About this app
If you still do not know everything that the Google Duo application offers, you are missing one of the Google tools that is characterized by its simplicity and functionality. This application allows you to call your contacts very quickly and easily. That is its main function, to make video calls between one person and another.
Unlike other tools of the company, it does not have any more tricks, its functions are as basic as communicating people with others, without text or emoticons, it does not even have its own contact list, since it is based on the ones you have stored on your mobile phone locally.
Although in the beginning it had some drawbacks that did not do it justice, little by little the application has been improved and right now it is one of the most used to make video calls. You will not need to register to use it and it will be linked to a mobile device and its corresponding phone number. Download Google Duo for free, you find it available for Android and iOS devices.
Like others, it offers end-to-end encryption of all the conversations you have, guaranteeing the privacy of all of them. With its latest updates, it already allows you to make group calls, increasing the number of people to 12, so you can talk to all your friends.
Its interface is one of the advantages of Google Duo, it makes it very easy to use and it has a curious feature known as Knock Knock with which you will see the other person's video live before responding, so you have to be very careful with what you're doing, don't get caught.
The main screen is divided into two, at the top is the image that your camera captures and below you will have all the options you have, such as creating a group. Every time you open it, this screen will appear with its toolbar and the button with which you can create a group chat. The first time you make a call, Google will tell you to smile so that your friend can see you once while you are calling him, just as you can see what his camera is taking.
Ratings and reviews
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The service is free.
- It has a wide variety of options in the functions.
- It does not require an email to use the application.
- You can make a group video chat.
Cons
- It may not work on all devices without any problem.
- It has many automatic operations, which in turn can limit you a little.
- There are quite strong competitors and it is not necessary yet.
- It has a strange interface that doesn't distinguish it from anything specific.
3 Tricks for Google Duo you didn't know
| Trick | Description |
|---|---|
1Share Your Screen During a Call | Share your screen to show photos, videos, or other content during a Google Duo call. Tap the screen sharing icon during the call. |
2Apply Effects and Filters | Make your video calls more fun with effects and filters. Tap the Effects icon before or during a call to access a variety of options. |
3Send Voice Messages | Send voice messages when you can't answer immediately. Press and hold the record button to record a message and send it to your contacts. |
Direct competitor: WhatsApp
A widely used messaging app offering text, voice, and video calls.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| User Interface | Simple and intuitive | Familiar and feature-rich |
| Features | Focus on simple video calls | Comprehensive messaging with status and more |
| Performance | Optimized for low-bandwidth connections | Can be unstable on poor connections |
| Price | Included with most devices | Included with most devices |
| Support | Google support | Community support and FAQs |
