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Google+ Hangouts for Android now live, replaces Google Talk [UPDATE]

Craig Lloyd, May 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google I/O just wrapped up, so now we're inevitably waiting for all the new features to start rolling out. The first out of the gate is the new Google+ Hangouts app, which is now available for Android. The app replaces Google Talk on Android, and will also eventually make its way to iOS, making it the first time that a Google chat app will be released on iOS. Read The Full Story

Google Babel memo leak speaks of cross-device chat and iOS experience

Chris Burns, Apr 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

The oncoming wave that is Google Babel (previously spoken of as Google Babble, as well) will soon be hitting your devices at full speed. This service will be a cross-device and cross-platform ecosystem for chatting with your friends and associates, and will be available not just on your Android smartphones and tablets, but your desktop computers too. And not only that - today's leak includes mention of a "first class iOS experience' as well! Read The Full Story

Is this really Google Babel?

Brian Sin, Apr 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

Rumor has it that Google is planning on unifying all of its chat services into one, single and efficient chat service. The new service was reported to be called "Babble", however now it appears that the spelling has been modified to "Babel". Some new screenshots released by TechRadar shows what may in fact be the chat service in action, but of course, the source of the screenshots is unconfirmed, so lets take this news with a grain of salt. Read The Full Story

It’s not just you: Google Talk is down (UPDATE: And we’re back!)

Ben Kersey, Jul 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

No need to rush off to reset your router: Google Talk is indeed down. The vast majority of users are seeing downtime with Google’s chat service, although the cause of the outage hasn’t yet been determined, and Google isn’t sure when everything will be fixed either. Taking to its status page, Google recognizes that there is a “problem with Google Talk affecting a majority of users.” Users can apparently periodically access the service, but occasionally get error messages and failed message attempts. Read The Full Story

Use Skype in Ethiopia and get 15 years in prison

Shane McGlaun, Jun 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Ethiopian government has just made it a criminal offense to use VoIP services within the country such as Skype and Google Talk. Anyone caught using VoIP service can now spend 15 years in prison. Ethiopia passed the new law last month, and it's only just now becoming known outside of the country. Read The Full Story