Google Hangouts for iOS Updated with New Features in 1.1.1 Update

If you’re a heavy user of Google for communicating then you’ll be pleased to know the Hangouts iOS app has received an update with some new features. Hangouts enables users to seamless sync their chats from various devices to keep you connected. This new version brings the following updates:

What’s New in Version 1.1.1
Thanks for using Hangouts and sending feedback! This update addresses some of the top requests we’ve heard from you:

— Support for sending and clicking on links
— Invite friends to Hangouts via SMS
— In-app sounds when you receive a message
— Improvements to badge count behavior
— Addressed network connection bar weirdness
— Bug fixes
— Support for iOS 6.0

Google Hangouts for iOS launched back in the middle of May and essentially replaces Google Talk, Google+ Messenger and the original Google+ Hangout video conference service. As an occasional Google Talk user, Hangouts has turned out to be an excellent replacement of other apps for my chat needs.

Click here to download Google Hangouts for iOS–it’s free.

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