If you are hosting a Google Hangout on Air, Google has launched a new feature which would allow you to call anyone in the US and Canada for free. Google seems to be promoting it as a service simply to chat via webcam with others, rather than specifically as a group hangout, which could definitely […]
Google+ Account No Longer Required For Hangouts & New Google Apps For Business Support
One of the requirements for Hangouts on Air that annoyed some users was that users who wanted to participate had to sign in with a Google+ account and made it hard for businesses to easily use it as a platform for online meetings. Google has dropped this requirement now and users will only need to […]
Google+ Now Allows Hangouts to Promote Links, Videos and More to Viewers
One of the major limitations with Google+ hangouts is that it lacked an effective chat feature that allows the hosting person to easily share links with their audience. Google+ is introducing a new Showcase app that allows hosts to share links, videos, merchandise and profiles in the sidebar of the hangout – information that will […]
Google Testing New Live Video Events in Google Search Results
Google is testing a brand new search feature for those who are using Hangouts on Air or YouTube Live events. When someone searches for the person’s name or brand, at the top of the search results will be a new knowledge graph box with the name, the event name, a screenshot and a link to […]