Google apparently has plans to phase out Google Duo, originally a FaceTime competitor, in favor of Google Meet, its video conferencing app that contends in the same area as Zoom.
According to 9to5Google, Googles Javier Soltero, who leads the businesss G Suite of services, doesnt feel that Google Duo and Google Meet should exist together. Instead, Soltero is reportedly spearheading an effort understood as Duet (Duo and Meet) that will see a few of Duos features incorporated into Meet, consisting of end-to-end encryption, 3D impacts, and contacting users for a video via telephone number.
Eventually, Duo is said to be phased out after just being on the market for a few years (Duo introduced in 2016.) Its rumored death has apparently come as a surprise to the Duo team themselves, according to 9to5Google.
A Google Meet call
Sources talking to 9to5Google claim that interest in Google Duo has actually subsided while usage of Google Meet has increased in the age of social distancing. The latter service has become a go-to option for educators, trainees, and experts. Combining the services will enable Google to concentrate on one, feature-rich video service for both customers and business consumers.
9to5Google reports that Google anticipates the shift to take place over the next couple of years, so it may be a while prior to Duo really gets replaced by Meet. Up until a complete merger happens, Google is stated to continue to operate Duo as it enhances Meets features. Google issued the following declaration to the publication in action to a request for remark:
” Were totally invested in Duo, which has actually seen amazing development throughout the pandemic. Individuals worldwide are counting on video calling more than ever, and we have no plans to disrupt that. Well continue to purchase building brand-new Duo features and providing a wonderful experience for our users, clients and partners. We brought the Duo organization under Javier Solteros management in May, and it follows that were taking a look at manner ins which our video calling products can improve alongside one another.”
Recently, Meet has been incorporated into Gmail and has gotten a variety of features as Google looks to compete with Zoom. With a reported growth of 3 million users each day in April, its clear that Meet has an opportunity at becoming the market leader for video conferencing. Its popularity might come at the cost of Duo, which suggests well soon include Duo to the heap of other canceled Google services, which these days is a long, long list.
Sources speaking to 9to5Google claim that interest in Google Duo has actually subsided while use of Google Meet has skyrocketed in the age of social distancing. 9to5Google reports that Google anticipates the transition to take place over the next couple of years, so it may be a while prior to Duo actually gets replaced by Meet. Its popularity might come at the expense of Duo, which suggests well quickly include Duo to the load of other canceled Google services, which these days is a long, long list.
