App stores have never been so full of video calling apps. It was expected that its popularity would decrease in the confined space we are in, as it allows us to close the gap with our family and friends.
One of them has been on the market for a very long time and you may not have considered using Google Hangouts before. It's a free and easy-to-use version of Hangouts Meet (now coming together). You shouldn't argue with the Google Duo either.
How to download Google Hangouts on iPhone or iPad
As is very clear, the first step is to use Google Hangouts to download it to your iPhone or iPad. IOS devices do not have a Google app installed, so you will need to install it from the App store with any external application.
Don't know if your app is compatible with the application? Chances are yes. You will need to have iOS 10 or later install on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. In addition, you can use it in several languages, including Spanish and Catalan.
1. Go to the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. On the rising glass icon tab, use the search bar to search for & # 39; Al Hangouts & # 39; this link).
3. Tap & # 39; Find & # 39; to start the download.
4. You must confirm the download by logging into your Apple ID account or directly using the user ID or facial ID when you are set. Don't worry because it's a totally free service.
5. Once logged in, you need to sign in with your Google account. If you are already signed in to another Google app that you installed on your iPhone or iPad, it will let you choose. In addition, you can add all your Gmail accounts if you want.
How to send a message to Google Hangouts from iPhone or iPad
One of the functions of Hangouts is messaging. On the main screen, tap the green button with the text & # 39; + & # 39; to find the person you want to contact within your contacts. Logically, this will also need to have a Google account.
Tap on the name of the person in question. The chat screen will open and you can send the message just like every other messaging app. You can also send photos, videos as well sticks.
If you ever want to party, you'll have to hit the green button & # 39; + & # 39; then touch the & # 39; New group & # 39; which you can see at the top of the screen. After that you will have to search for contacts with all the people you want to add to the conversation.
How to make a call to Google Hangouts from iPhone or iPad
The Google Hangouts app lets you make phone calls to your contacts. To do this, you must first follow the steps described in the previous section to open a dialog: tap the green button, search for its name and you are.
On the chat page, you'll see two icons at the top of the screen: one in camera mode and the other in phone mode. Yes, you guessed it: they'll let you set up a video call and an audio call respectively.
The same is true of group discussions. While text conversations can involve up to 150 participants, calls are limited to 10 (though this is 25 people to you version the premium).