Showing posts with label duo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label duo. Show all posts
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Google Duo How to Set up and Use Duo Video Calling App
Google Duo How to Set up and Use Duo Video Calling App
Google Duo is the new, simple video calling app that brings you face-to-face with all the people that matter most. One of the more appealing aspects of Duo is the fact that it doesnt require a Google account to use it. Instead, Duo uses your phone number which making it easier for you to call/chat with the contacts that are already in your phone.
If someone you dont know is calling you, or a friend is calling from a new phone number, Knock Knock wont work. The same thing happens when you call someone. If your number isnt saved as a contact, Knock Knock is off by default.
With Duo, you can get closer to everyone you love with simple, high-quality video calling on iOS and Android. Google Duo is very easy to use and the set-up is simple. The first time you launch Duo, youre asked to enter your number. Google then sends you a text message containing a code to enter. Once youve verified your number, youre signed up and ready to start using Duo.
To Set-up Duo Video Calling1. Download Google Duo from Google Play Store here or from iTunes Store here2. Open the app you downloaded. 3. Agree to Googles Terms and Conditions for the Duo app. 4. If youre running Android 6.0 or higher, youll have to accept permissions one-by-one at launch:
- Allow Duo to take pictures and video so that the app (and whoever calls you) can see you.
- Allow Duo to record audio so that the app (and whoever calls you) can hear you.
- Allow Duo to access your contacts so that it can see which of your contacts are on Google Duo and who you could invite to the service.
- Allow Duo to send and view text messages so that it can send invites to your contacts and so it can see the verification code youll receive in a few steps.
To Make a Call With Duo1. Simply Tap Video Call. 2. Select the person youd like to call from your contacts or type in the number youd like to reach.4. Duo will call your contact, making your video visible with Knock Knock. 5. To end your call, tap the red phone button in the bottom center of your screen.
Google Duo Settings
Go to Google Duo settings by tapping the three-dot menu in the top-left corner of the apps main screen and selecting Settings.
- If you dont want the people you call to see you before they accept the call, you can slide the toggle for Knock Knock off.
- By default, the setting to limit mobile data usage is on, knocking down the video quality when youre away from Wi-Fi, so if you want full video quality this is where you can enable it.
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Saturday, February 4, 2017
Google Rolls Out Video Calling App Duo Android Facetime
Google Rolls Out Video Calling App Duo Android Facetime
During Google I/O conference few months back, Google announced two new messaging apps called "Allo" and "Duo". Allo is a text messaging app while Duo is a video messaging app which has some very cool features which makes it stand out. Google Duo app is designed to allow you make video calls to any other user whether you have a fast or slow internet connection. The Google Duo App is currently being rolled out on the Google Playstore and the Apple Store and is expected to be available in all regions before the end of the week. So, what is the Google Duo about?
Google Duo is an app that allows you make video calls to other users of the app even on a relatively poor internet connection. The Duo app makes use of contacts in your phonebook to find users on the app. The app doesnt require a Google account to register, all you need is your phone number just like how Whatsapp works. Google Duo is expected to be the competition to Apples Facetime which comes by default with iOS devices
One of the greatest features of the Google Duo is the "knock knock". This allows you to see a live video of who is calling you before you pick up the video call. This is a very nice feature and allows you know who is calling you beforehand, thereby allowing you have some sense of privacy. Also, all calls are end to end encrypted. CheckOut the Knock-Knock feature in the gif below
Where Can I Download Google Duo?
Google Duo is available for Android and iOS devices. You can download Google Duo for Android from the Google Playstore . If it has not been rolled out in your region yet, you can download the APK from Apkmirror here. iOS users can download Google Duo from iTunes.
In summary, the Google Duo is a very lovely app and I cant wait to start using it. Some people have even rumoured it to be Googles version of the iPhones FaceTime feature. New android phones are expected to come with the App soon. I just love the fact that you use only your phone number to register just like Whatsapp. I wonder when WhatsApp will finally roll out the Video Calling feature, they are already carrying last. :-)
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