Google Duo should be part of Hangouts, not a standalone app

Google Duo is a mistake. The app itself looks the part, and has some cute features like Knock-Knock which lets you see who’s on the other end of a video call, but there’s no reason for it. Google Duo’s simplicity Speaking to various outlets Google bestowed early Duo access to, its project manager Nick Fox says Duo was meant for mobile, and deadpan simplicity. It succeeds there, too. Signing up is as easy as entering a code the app automatically texts you based on the number assigned to the SIM in your phone, and it does nothing more than video.…
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