Hangouts v2.5.81636427

[Brian706]

Anyone want the new hangouts?
I uploaded it to my drive: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzLkFDqgYuaaaHh5bnZMNTVzS2s/edit?usp=docslist_api

• Stickers, with an initial collection of 16 different sticker packs to use in your conversations. Think emojis, except bigger, better and more expansive.
• New video filters for video calls, including sepia, vignette, black and white and more. All accessible by simply swiping left or right during a video call.
• Use your phone number with your Hangouts account to help friends find you more easily.
• Last seen timestamps to know when, exactly, a contact was last active on Hangouts.
• Smart suggestions will prompt you to respond to common messages with relevant information. Example: someone asking “where are you” will let you share your current location immediately with the tap of a button.

• Phandroid

 

[El Presidente]

Thanks.

Do you use this as your SMS app, or just for the interwebz chats?

 

[Brian706]

I use it for both. Initially I didn't like the change but I'm used to it now and quite like it for the most part. Especially if you are using SMS and IM, the combined thread and seemless transition is nice.

If the wife IMs me from her ipad, it automatically switches our conversation to hangouts. Likewise, when she's off the iPad and sends me an SMS, it automatically has me replying to her phone via SMS.