This layout feels much more familiar than the older version's SMS-like approach. If one of your contacts is currently active on a Google Service that shows Hangouts-such as Gmail or Google+-you see a green chat bubble next to his or her name. A search box makes finding someone a bit easier. The people you contact the most appear at the top of the list in Hangouts, and the rest follow below. During my testing, one voice call through Hangouts (not handled by Google Voice) was received as several separate calls-one call for each ring of the phone. The only difference between a voice call through Hangouts or Google Voice is that Hangouts voice calls appear to come from 'No Caller ID' on most phones. If you don't have Google Voice, no problem Google Hangouts supports voice calls all on its own with the same restrictions as Google Voice. are free, and international calls cost just pennies per minute. Google Voice calls to any number within the U.S. Any calls you place through the dialer, either to contacts or numbers you dial, are placed using your Google Voice number. Once you agree to use Hangouts for SMS and Google Voice calls and messages, the app presents three bright-green columns, one each for your friends, your text-based messages, and a dialer pad to make calls. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.

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