Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Now hold Google plus Hangouts from your Gmail account - Firstpost

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Hangouts, the video call feature in Google's social networking site, Google Plus, is now a part of Gmail for users in India. Google announced the roll-out for India in a blogpost today.

The option will ensure that video chat feature in Gmail is enhanced. Users can now add up to nine people, once they make the upgrade to Google plus. Users can also can watch YouTube videos with friends, collaborate on Google Docs, or play games by adding apps from the menu on the left.

Google Plus Hangouts now from Gmail.

Google Plus Hangouts now from Gmail. Screengrab from YouTube video.

If they have a slow Internet connection, users can just switch over to 'ultra low bandwidth mode' to ensure that their Hangout is not disrupted.

Users can click on the Hangout button on top of their chat list in Gmail to use feature.

In addition to Hangouts, Gmail also allows users in India to make phone calls and send free text messages to their friends.

Check out the Google video below which shows off the new feature:

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