The team was "almost maniacal" about that goal, Nick Fox, Google's VP of Communications Products, told CNNMoney last week. The lack of a time stamp may seem like a random omission, but Google says it is a part of the company's plan to make Duo as simple as possible. You won't find a time stamp either that indicates how long a call has been going on, even after you hang up. There are no stickers, doodling options or additional messaging features compared to what's available on Snapchat. Like FaceTime, Duo only has three options: mute audio, switch between front- and back-facing cameras, and ending the call. Related: Messaging app Line soars in largest tech IPO While this might be inconvenient if you're expecting another call, it's nice to know you can't be interrupted. When you've hung up, you'll get a notification highlighting the missed call. Instead, Google sends them a message saying you're unavailable. For example, there's no way to pick up another call if one comes through. There are other features that reinforce giving the other person undivided attention, too. When using FaceTime, we had a greater tendency to look at ourselves via the selfie screen, which was more prominently placed in the top right corner. Duo shrinks the selfie view and docks it on the bottom left corner of the screen. Google's app also puts less emphasis on you during calls, so it's easier to pay more attention to the other person. When we tested this, FaceTime rang a recipient for about half that time.ĭuo promises a more crisp experience than other video messaging platforms, and during CNNMoney's testing of the app over a cellular connection, it delivered on those claims.
Not sure if you want to pick up or are in another room? Duo will ring your phone for up to a minute before it gives up.
GOOGLE DUO VS FACETIME ANDROID
Although Android users will be able to see this video preview on the lock screen, iPhone users will have to tap "Preview" first or be in the app. Knock Knock intends to give the receiver time to prep before picking up. Google ( GOOG) calls this optional feature "Knock Knock," and it acts like a digital peephole. This is important because as soon as you dial a contact's number, they'll get a sneak peek of you in real time, even if they decide not to answer. See yourself (and the other person) before the call begins Google Duo lets people see who's calling them before they respond.ĭuo opens with a split-screen view of your front-facing camera and a group of recently dialed contacts - it lets you see what you look like even before you place a call.
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