Google Duo is a new mobile one to one video calling app. Google also announced Allo a new messaging app, which relies on a simple user interface. Google announced both new apps at Google IO 2016 developers event.
Google Tweeted about Google Duo:
Duo, the video companion to Allo, is a simple one-to-one video calling app for everyone. #io16 pic.twitter.com/cj2ZZy54QQ
— Google (@google) May 18, 2016
When you open the app, a card with big circle images of your contacts will appear. Tap one and that’s it. There is not much in the app interface, it’s a neat, fast and reliable video calling app.
Most notable feature of the app is “Knock Knock”. When someone calls you, you can see a live video preview of them without attending the call. Duo is a video companion to Allo which will be available later this summer.