Google Duo
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| developer | Google LLC |
| Publishing year | 2016 |
| operating system | iOS and Android |
| License | proprietary |
| German speaking | Yes |
| duo.google.com | |
Google Duo is a free voice and video telephony - service for the Internet browser and the app for the operating systems Android and iOS . All calls are protected by end-to-end encryption.
In May 2016, the application was presented at the Google I / O developer conference, made available on August 16, 2016 in the USA and shortly afterwards worldwide. It enables a user without a Google user account to communicate with other users via telephone number. One function is Knock Knock (German cuckoo ), with which the caller can be seen live before the call has been accepted. Voice calls are also possible. Group calls (video conference) with up to 32 participants are supported. An answering machine function for voice and video calls is available.
technology
An app is provided for Apple and Android devices. On other operating systems, Google Duo can be used via the browser. In addition to text-based communication, Google Duo supports bidirectional audio and video communication with a video resolution in HD, which is end-to-end encrypted . A special feature of Google Duo is the integration into smart home devices from the Google product family. So z. B. Start calls by voice command.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b About Google Duo - Google Duo Help. Retrieved January 3, 2020 .
- ↑ Marco Engelien: Google Duo in the test: finally simple video telephony. curved.de, August 21, 2016, accessed September 30, 2016 .
- ^ Cory Gunther: Google Allo & Duo: What You Need to Know. GottaBeMobile, September 19, 2016, accessed September 30, 2016 (English).
- ↑ a b Alastair Arthur: Google's Duo Stars In A Number Of New Promotional Videos. androidheadlines.com, September 15, 2016, accessed September 30, 2016 .