Knock knock! Google video chat app Duo calling

If there is one thing we don't have enough of, it is video chatting apps.

Thankfully, Google is taking matter into their own hands. The internet giant has released a new app called Duo, designed specifically for making video calls. The app is supposed to be simple and straightforward, and since it works across platforms, you can even call your Android or iOS-wielding friends with it. So what do we know about it?

In IT Blogwatch, we say: Hello? It's me.

Google what-now? Brian Fagioli gives us the background:

Video chat should be simple, but it is not...Google is aiming to solve this...with its 'Duo' video chat app. With it, the search giant is putting a heavy focus on ease of use. 
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If you are ready to download, you can get it...in the USA for both Android and iOS. Unfortunately, there are no desktop or web clients.

So what is the big deal about this app? Edward C. Baig fills in some of the blanks:

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