Google Phone App's FaceTime-like Feature: Seamless Voice to Video Calls
0Google Meet, Google's leading video conferencing platform, is poised to become an integral part of our daily mobile communication. Originally designed for business use, it has gained popularity for 1-on-1 video calls. Now, Google is testing a game-changing feature that could revolutionize its usage: seamless switching from a phone call to a video call with a single tap.
While iPhone users have enjoyed the convenience of FaceTime integrated into their dialer, Android users may soon experience a similar level of ease with video calling. This new feature, represented by a "Video call" chip, has begun appearing for select Google Phone app users during regular phone calls. With a simple tap, users can initiate a Google Meet video call without interrupting the ongoing voice call.
In the event that the recipient doesn't have the Google Meet app, tapping the chip prompts users to invite them to join the video call using Google Meet. Currently in beta testing, this feature is limited to a small number of users on Pixel phones. However, its testing phase suggests Google's intention to integrate it permanently into the Google Phone app, potentially expanding to all Android devices.
While this innovation offers a compelling alternative to video calling through third-party apps like WhatsApp, its ability to sway users from established habits remains to be seen. Stay tuned for further updates as Google continues to enhance the mobile communication experience.