Google+ iOS App Updated to Support ‘Hangouts’ Video Chat

Google earlier announced new features for its social network, Google+. They also mentioned upcoming support for the iOS app to support the Hangouts feature, which is group video chat for devices with front-facing cameras, such as the iPhone 4 or latest generation iPod touch.

That update is now live in the App Store, and so far my initial test of the app is pretty good. No crashes like before, and I had small conversation with the fellas over at AndroidinCanada.ca.

Here’s what’s new:

What’s New In Version 1.0.4.2326
* Join Hangouts from the mobile app
* Huddle is now Messenger
* Send photos in Messenger
* +1 on comments
* Reliability improvements in Messenger
* Granular push notification settings
* Map view in profile for places you’ve lived
* Improved +mention support
* Share a post with individuals
* Improved public search for people
* Various bug and performance improvements

Let us know how the Hangouts feature works for you. I might try it out a bit later!

Click here to download Google+, it’s free.

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