Google's Hangouts App Makes and Receives Phone Calls in Latest Update, Plus More

Is it possible that Google Hangouts might actually be more responsive and work much better thanks to its latest update? Who knows, but what we do know is that the update adds the ability for users to see what friends are using hangouts, send and receive animated GIFs, and to even call phone numbers from their favorite iOS device. This means that users can make and receive phone calls, which is free in the US and Canada, by using their Google Voice number.

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