Google Hangouts vs Skype

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These services are ideal if you want to use the app while sat down at your computer, as well as on-the-go.

You can download the app for free, from platforms such as Google Play or the App Store.

The app requires less storage space on your device. A smaller size means there is more space on your device for other apps, as well as other data such as photos and music.

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It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.

A smaller size means that the app will take up less space on your Apple device. This leaves more space for other apps, as well as other data such as photos and music.

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The app has a higher rating on Google Play, showing the overall quality of the app and user satisfaction. The lowest score is 1, with 5 being the highest.

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The app has a higher rating on Apple’s App Store (rating from all versions), showing the overall quality of the app and user satisfaction. The lowest score is 1, with 5 being the highest.

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You can quickly and conveniently forward a person’s contact details on. This is a lot easier than finding their number and typing it into a message.

This means that you have to add or accept contacts before being able to message. It prevents strangers sending you unwanted messages.

This means you can easily access and communicate with contacts from your existing phonebook.

You can browse and contact any of your fellow app users.

With favorite contacts you have quick access to the people who you communicate with most.

You can see when someone has opened your message, so you know whether or not it has been read yet.

You can see when someone is typing a reply, which can prevent confusion.

You can delete past messages, for example if they contain confidential or private information.

You can send a pre-recorded voice message.

You can have a one-on-one conversation with video.

You can set specific notifications to snooze mode if you don’t want to be disturbed during a specific time frame.

You can send documents using the app.

If you need to find something specific, you can search your data for certain keywords.

Your data is synced to the cloud, making it easier to access across different devices and making sure it is always backed up in case you lose your device.

You can see a small thumbnail of an image before opening it.

You can send videos with the app.

You can share music files with your friends.

The app is not connected to your phone number, so you can use it on devices such as tablets without needing a SIM card.

Signing in with your Facebook account can be faster and easier if you don’t want to spend time filling in a registration page.

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You can set a passcode to keep your data private.