Google Duo Aims to Make Video Calling Super-Easy
Google on Monday launched Google Duo, a one-on-one video calling app that runs on iOS and Android.
The app will be available worldwide in the next few days, said Justin Uberti, principal software engineer at Google.
Duo switches from cellular service to WiFi, and transitions from high-speed to lower speed wireless service smoothly, promising to let users continue video calls irrespective of their location and service speeds, although video degradation may be apparent on slower services.
A separate account isn't necessary to sign up for the app -- a phone number will suffice.
Duo users can begin a video call with a tap. A preview feature called "Knock Knock" lets Android users preview incoming calls even when Duo is not open. It also allows them to preview outgoing calls.
However, it works on iOS only if the Duo app is open, and it doesn't give iOS users previews of outgoing calls.
All Duo calls are encrypted end to end.
However, it works on iOS only if the Duo app is open, and it doesn't give iOS users previews of outgoing calls.
All Duo calls are encrypted end to end.
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