Hangouts: Google's Enhanced Instant Messaging App

Hangouts, a Google application, provides seamless and instant communication between users, replacing the older Google Talk with enhanced features. This improved messaging platform offers richer communication options.

The app allows for expressive communication using photos and a vast selection of emojis.

Standard instant messaging features are included, such as seeing online status, typing indicators, and read receipts. You can even receive messages while offline.

Similar to Google Talk, you can effortlessly switch from text chat to video conferencing with up to ten participants at once.

Hangouts' standout feature is its cross-device compatibility. Resume conversations seamlessly across computers, tablets, and smartphones.

The app also conveniently saves conversation histories, including shared photos, organized in personalized folders.

A key difference (and potential drawback for some) is the absence of an "invisible" mode. Your online status is always visible.

Hangouts, due to its Google backing and powerful features, has become the leading communication tool for Android, likely to maintain its position for a considerable time.

System Requirements (Latest version)

• Requires Android 5.0 or higher