Take the following steps to maintain access to similar sets of features, albeit now distributed across several apps. If you still use Hangouts ( Figure A), you’ll need to take action to retain access to key features as they’re gradually moved out of the app. What's hot at TechRepublicĬhatGPT cheat sheet: Complete guide for 2023Ħ best alternatives for 2023 (Free & Paid)ĬhatGPT is the fastest-growing area of interest for professional learners, Udemy reports For people in organizations–meaning anyone who used Hangouts with a Google Workspace account–the company intends to entirely replace Hangouts with other apps by the end of 2021. Hangouts, once Google’s do-everything communication app, has gotten increasingly focused over time as the company has transitioned key features to other apps. The four apps you need to replace features found in classic Hangouts: Meet, Messages, Voice and Chat.
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