By Eric Tawiah on August 16, 2016, 7:01 am Google has just launched Duo, a new video calling app designed to compete with established services like FaceTime. Released today, Duo aims to simplify video chats for both Android and iPhone users. Alongside Duo, Google also introduced Allo, a messaging app enhanced with artificial intelligence to improve text-based conversations. This two-app approach marks a shift from Google's previous strategy of combining multiple functions in Hangouts. The app doesn't require account creation or friend lists. Users simply verify their phone number, and they're ready to make video calls. Duo's standout feature is its simplicity. To start a call, users just tap a contact's name. The app then connects the call quickly, with noticeably good video quality. This straightforward approach sets Duo apart in a market filled with feature-rich alternatives. Behind the scenes, Duo uses WebRTC technology to maintain call quality. This system adapts to changing network conditions, ensuring smooth conversations even when switching between Wi-Fi and cellular data. Google's strategy with Duo is focused. By concentrating solely on one-to-one mobile video calls, they hope to create an app that users will love and share with friends. However, this approach also means Duo lacks features like group calls or desktop support. Nick Fox, who leads Google's communications division, believes users will choose communication apps based on what their friends use. He's eager to see how Duo competes with existing options like Facebook Messenger and FaceTime. While Google hasn't decided if Duo will come pre-installed on Android phones, they're currently focusing on user adoption and feedback. The success of this streamlined approach in a crowded market remains to be seen, but Duo's commitment to simplifying mobile video chats is clear. reference: The Verge <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2016/8/16/12474996/google-duo-review-video-chat-app-launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theverge.com/2016/8/16/12474996/google-duo-review-video-chat-app-launch</a>

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