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Date Published
Author
Jessica Lau
Word count
1125
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Google has been constantly updating its services, leading to the disappearance of some features and the introduction of new ones. Google Hangouts, a free messaging and video chat service, has been replaced by Google Chat and Google Meet. Google Duo, a one-on-one video call solution, has also been replaced by Google Meet. Despite the changes, both Google Meet and Google Chat are available to anyone with a Google account, offering features such as video conferencing, team chat, and integrations with other Google apps. Google Meet is an excellent alternative to Zoom, while Google Chat offers similar features to Slack, but with its own set of unique integrations with Google's ecosystem of apps. Additionally, Google Messages is the default SMS app in Android, offering a simple way to send texts from mobile devices or computers. While some features may be missing, both Google Meet and Google Chat are solid team chat and video conferencing solutions that can help streamline communication and collaboration.