Quick launch summary
We've made some changes to the colors and layout of the Hangouts Chat apps on Android and iOS devices. These changes will make it easier to keep track of your chats and stay organized. One of the biggest changes you’ll notice is that the single list of “People,” “Rooms,” and “Bots” is now two tabs: “People” and “Rooms.” Bots will now be included in the “People” tab, making it easier to find a single contact. |
| People tab, which now includes bots, on iOS |
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| Rooms tab on Android |
Additionally, we’ve removed the filter at the top of these tabs to simplify how you navigate the app. To find people, bots, and rooms, search using the magnifying glass at the top of the screen or start a conversation by clicking the “+” button in the bottom right corner.
These changes are available starting today and will be rolling out on Android beginning next week.
Availability
Rollout details- iOS:
- Rapid Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 24, 2019
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 24, 2019
- Android:
- Rapid Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 30, 2019
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 30, 2019
G Suite editions
- Available to all G Suite editions
On/off by default?
- These changes will be ON by default.
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