Google
on Wednesday started updating Hangouts for Android with new sticker
packs, video filters, last seen, smart suggestions, and more. The
company has said that these updates will also be available on the
Hangouts iOS app soon.
Starting with the text and video chat, the
Hangouts for Android will include 16 new sticker packs ranging from
"penguins to pirates, koalas to cats". For video, the app will have new
video filters that include modes like sepia, vignette, black &
white, and more. Users will just need to swipe during a video call to
try these new styles, says Google.
(Also see: Users Can Now Share
Google Drive Files Within a Hangouts Video
Call)
If
users confirm their phone numbers in Hangouts, their discovery via
phone digits will be easier in search. Additionally, Google has also
added a new WhatsApp-like 'last seen' timestamp for Hangouts, which will
roll out in waves over the next few weeks.
Lastly, the company
says that the updated Hangouts for Android will show smart suggestions
right in the conversations, which is similar to Google Calendar, Google
Now cards and others, where it offers suggestions and even brings up
features based on the user interest or searched query.
(Also see:
India Users Can Now Make Voice Calls From Google Hangouts; First Minute
Free to 24
Countries)
"When
you're trying to meet up with friends in real life and someone asks,
'Where are you?', Hangouts can now understand what you need and offer to
help. You'll see a one-tap option to share your location right in the
conversation, without you needing to hunt around in a map, drop a pin
and send your position," noted Rhett Robinson on
Google+
post, taking
about the new smart suggestions feature.
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