Previously available as an extension or as part of Google Plus on the web, Google Hangouts is now a Chrome app for Windows and Chrome OS computers. It can be installed… Read more »
Google’s lead for the social mess called Google+ is David Besbris, who took over when Vic Gundotra was pushed out in April (see Surprise resignation of VP Vic Gundotra raises questions about the… Read more »
Google wants you to use Hangouts for all your messaging needs, which is why the company is now adding free calls and other Google Voice features to the app. Read more »
You won’t need a Google+ profile anymore to use Google’s Hangouts video chat, thanks to new updates that aim to make the video conferencing platform more appealing to businesses. Read more »
Last year, Google announced that Chrome browser plug-ins were going bye-bye. Now the company is leading by example by eliminating the plug-in needed for Hangouts. The new web client uses WebRTC… Read more »
After suggesting last May that Google Voice will be integrated into Hangouts, Google appears ready to pull the trigger. A Google Voice migration tool was spotted in Android this week. Read more »
Need customer support? Want to interview a potential hire or work with your far-flung team on a document? There’s a Hangout for that, says Google. Read more »
Last October, Google invested $12 million in a series B round, betting on a start-up called Enterproid. That company changed its name to Divide, and last week Google took the next… Read more »
Google continues to woo iOS owners over to Hangouts with new features. The software for iPhone and iPad got a redesign and enough improvements to make it better than its Android… Read more »
Google is using Helpouts to help kids apply for federal student loans. The initiative hints at more possible Helpouts uses in education and volunteerism. Read more »