


Google Duo for iOS is a great option to make video and voice calls other than FaceTime.

While this cannot be taken over, you have to look for a better option to connect with people you love over video calls. The only drawback of using FaceTime is it requires your recipient to have an iOS. Luckily, the iOS device comes with FaceTime pre-installed. Android Police notes that it's been refined, giving a better preview for what it would look like if the person installed Allo.Video chat apps are fortunate as it has made us connect with anyone face-to-face in real-time. Google's smart messaging app Allo has supported App Preview Messaging since its launch, but the design for recipients without the app installed was a bit clunky. This is all thanks to the App Preview Messaging feature, which allows Android users to use supported messaging apps to contact people who don't have said app installed. It's unavailable for all non-Android phones (sorry iPhone users, you'll just have to install Duo first), but Toombs reports there are likely more criteria that play into who you can contact. Cody Toombs at Android Police notes, though, that he wasn't able to reach all of his contacts through Duo. Additionally, it will help expand the user base.

It's a good move for accessibility - and should encourage those who do have the app installed to use it more widely. They also have the option to decline future Duo calls from that person. It works like any other Duo communication, except that at the end of any call, recipients who don't have the app installed will then be prompted to install Duo. According to Android Police, Duo users can now call people who don't have the app installed and who haven't registered with the service. Duo is Google's video calling app, and it looks like the tech giant wants to spread the word about it.
