Google may pull the plug on Hangouts in 2020

Google is no stranger to killing off services, and it seems that one of its next victims could be Hangouts. Having split the chat tool into corporate-focused Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet, sources familiar with Google's plans say that the company is due to shut down the consumer version of Hangouts in 2020. The writing has been on the wall for a little while, but now the clock really is ticking... See also: Google Translate on the web gets improved looks and functionality Fast Pair makes it easier to pair Bluetooth headphones to Android devices via a Google Account Now… [Continue Reading]