Google has found a way to insulate itself from any such marauding video calling start-ups by installing its own app, Duo, as a built-in feature of Android smartphones. Just as FaceTime ships with every iPhone, so Google Duo for Android and its simplistic approach to video calling will now be the default video service of iOS’s chief competitor.
But FaceTime and Duo are two of the least innovative examples of video calling currently on offer, and it would be a shame if their omnipresence prevents a Snapchat or Slack revolution from happening in the world of personal video communication.
Google Duo for Android Is Making Video Calling Easier