The last stand for the classic Google Hangouts messaging app ends today with the shuttering of the web-based version, which served as a stopgap for those that hadn't completely made the switch to Google Chat. Starting November 1, 2022, Hangouts on the web will no longer be available. If you wish … [Read more...] about RIP Google Hangouts: You were good to us and we’ll miss you
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Google takes final steps to bring remaining free Hangouts users to Chat
The sunsetting of Google Hangouts is upon us, and Google is ensuring we do not forget it. Of course, we've known for some time now that Google Hangouts would go away and that Chat, both for free and for Workspace users, would take its place. However, as Google gets ready to close down the once very … [Read more...] about Google takes final steps to bring remaining free Hangouts users to Chat
Classic Hangouts removed from Google Play and Apple app stores
The writing is on the wall for classic Google Hangouts. Last month, we reported that the transition from classic Hangouts to Google chat was entering its final phase for Workspace customers. This shift has been a couple of years in the making but hasn’t been well received by fans of the dying … [Read more...] about Classic Hangouts removed from Google Play and Apple app stores
