Google Hangouts is an amazing tool to stay connected with friends and family. It's also a fantastic tool for teachers as the conversations feel as if they're in-the-moment with the video conference feature. Later today, Google is planning to bring some major updates to the Hangouts app for Android and iOS devices. Here are some of the new features to look forward to:
- Smart Suggestions- You will see a one-tap option to share your location right in the conversation. Pretend you're meeting a team member at a local museum: share where you are directly rather than opening a map app, setting a pin, then sending them your location.
- Last Seen Timestamps- Collaborate with others and know when they're available to chat by checking the time stamp. You don't have to ask the other teacher, "Are you there?" because you can see how long ago they were active.
- Sticker Packs- Hangouts will offer 16 new sticker packs so users can share what is on their mind without typing in words. Use stickers to have some fun while you collaborate with other educators-a picture says a thousand words!
- Filters- Hangouts get some extra flair with filters such as sepia, vignette, black and white, and more. Teachers can swipe on their device to choose different options as they communicate with other educators.
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