Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts: Instant messaging Google Chrome Add-on for Google+

Instant messaging Google Chrome Add-on for Google+

Google Hangouts is an extremely useful extension for Google Chrome users who want to chat and talk with their Google Plus friends without the need for visiting the website.

This Google Chrome extension runs in the background of your browser and allows you to send and receive messages on Google+.

The extension offers you the ability to start conversations, create group conversations, send photos or send emoticons in just a few clicks.

Google+ Hangouts are here to bring one-on-one and group conversations to life by allowing you to add photos, emoticons and enjoy video calls for free directly from your browser.

With Google Hangouts add-on group conversations have never been better. You will be able to seen when people are engaged in the Hangout and message your friends anytime, even if they are offline.

Video calls are more fun than ever. You can turn any conversation into a video call instantly with up to 10 friends.

Everybody can use Hangouts, and this add-on allows it to work on your browser. You will be able to enjoy Hangouts directly in Chrome while you are working, while your friends can be using Hangouts on any of their devices.

You can shift from tab to tab in Chrome and your Hangouts will be open all the time. You can even use Hangouts without opening a Chrome window.

You will be able to view previous Hangouts and continue them later on mobile devices. Your history can be set to keep records for only a short period of time or completely turned off.

Notifications can be snoozed if you more prefer to reply later to your friends or co-workers. There are more than 850 emoticons to choose from to express your mood or feelings.

You should note that unlike the Chat for Google extension, Google Hangouts extension does not have support for “invisible” status. Also be aware that mobile carrier and ISP charges may still apply.

If you have been using Chat for Google extension you can upgrade to Google Hangouts for free.