How it works Duo, the new application of Google video calls (and what … – The Nacional.com

Video calls are, without doubt, one of the biggest bets of the tech giants.

Firms such as Microsoft (Skype), Apple (FaceTime) and Facebook ( Messenger) compete with Snapchat rookie, who is going strong.

And from the next few days, they will also have to do with a new commitment of Google.

the technology company returns to competition in the world of videoconferencing with a new application, which has been called “Duo”.

But what will make it different from the others because it already offered through Google Hangouts his first, and not very successful-attempt?

Google had already announced in May its launch, but said he expects . it is available worldwide in the coming days

Its operation is very simple: to make a video call just have to dial the number you want to call, without registering as a user

And it will be compatible with both mobile IOS Apple and Android phones.

Less is more

according to the giant Internet search, its new offering has several advantages.

One of the main ones is that it will be possible to maintain call quality, even in areas of low coverage or switched network .

Or at least that’s what promises to Google.

And finally offers an encryption system . calls

Everything indicates that the use of the new application will be simple and intuitive

So much so that its use will only make video calls.; no message text emoticons or contact lists.

Although it remains to be seen whether that will be a strength or a disadvantage.

In any case, despite its apparent simplicity, if meets what is expected of it, Duo promises.

But outperform their competitors will not be easy.

fierce competition

Since its launch in 2003, Skype was made with the market for videoconferencing.

and since Microsoft bought in 2011, began to emerge competitors.

Skype is the queen of video calls, with more than 300 million users and more than one billion downloads, according the report generated by the company in 2015.

Google tried to give the shade with Hangouts, but the play went as well as expected.

Now Google says Hangouts was more focused the professional world, unlike Duo, quequiere become a tool for personal use.

But there is one important against.

If you want to make a video call through a tablet or computer, it will be impossible to do through Duo.

and here, Apple and Microsoft will win the game.

Although not the only ones.

Applications like Snapchat, Tango or Fring and Oovoo also allow video calls from different devices

and do not forget the announcement made Whastapp few days ago only. will offer video calls from 2017.

the big question is will have achieved Google position itself as a major competitor for then?

And, if so will it be able to make the shadow Whastapp

the time-and videollamadas- they say.