AppleInsider Staff
The Google Hangouts iOS app received a major update on Friday, with the latest iteration bringing free in-app voice calling to numbers within the U.S. and Canada, as well as incoming call support to a user's Google Voice number.
Google Hangouts for iOS version 1.3.0 allows iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners to place in-app phone calls to any number in the United States and Canada. The new feature brings the software in line with Google Hangouts for desktop computers, which already boasts the functionality.
For now, free calling is limited to North America, though international calls can be made for a fee. In addition, users can now receive calls to their Google Voice numbers, which can be setup to ring the app directly.
Finally, the messaging side of the app now supports inline animated GIFs, while incoming messages will only pause music instead of stopping the track completely.
Google Hangouts for iOS is a free 12.5MB download from the App Store.
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54 Comments
I already can make free calls both foreign and domestic using FaceTime. Nothing new here for me.
I already can make free calls both foreign and domestic using FaceTime. Nothing new here for me.
I had no idea that was possible - how can I ring someones landline using FaceTime?
Not needed on iOS.
FaceTime Voice is built-in and perfectly integrated. Thank You.
I already can make free calls both foreign and domestic using FaceTime. Nothing new here for me.
I had no idea that was possible - how can I ring someones landline using FaceTime?
You cannot (unless the person who receives the call has FaceTime).
You cannot (unless the person who receives the call has FaceTime).
Who the hell wants to talk to an Android user?