It also allows users to use the legacy Meet, should they choose, while the entire upgrade process is going on.

Google did this so that it would not be confused with the new colorful upgraded Meet icon. At the same time, Google Meet released its own upgrade that changed its icon and logo to a green “Meet (original)” icon. This merge began in July when Duo was upgraded to include both video calling and meeting capabilities in anticipation of today’s swap.

Access to meeting features, however, would depend on Google Meet subscription plans. They will also be able to access conversation history, contacts and messages as before. The notification will also inform users that Duo’s upgrade to Meet will provide them with a one-stop shop for video calling and meetings.Ĭonsumers will still be able to use calling features for free just as they did in Duo in the new Meet. So that users are not confused, users will receive a notification that this has happened. The end result is that Duo will take on all of Meet’s features and eventually become the new Meet app.ĭuring this stage, Google is releasing a Duo app update for Android and iOS mobile users in a phased rollout that will change the icon of the Duo app to the Meet logo over the coming weeks. Some features have already been shifted between the two to begin the merger and the next phase is now underway. It’s Google’s enterprise-friendly videoconferencing app with all the bells, whistles and subscriptions. Meet is the company’s teleconference app that was developed for businesses with calendar integration and a way to form and conduct meetings. It provides high-definition video and end-to-end encryption and can be used to call others using a telephone number or their Google account. Today the next step of that merge is happening.ĭuo is Google’s high-quality video and audio calling app that allows for group calls of up to 32 people. In June, Google LLC announced that it intended to merge its video calling app Duo with all of the features of Meet, its enterprise-grade video conferencing product.

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