Google Hangouts update adds 'smart suggestions' feature December 11, 2014 - 18:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Google is distributing an update to Hangouts, introducing a feature called 'smart suggestions' to the service, Digital Spy reveals. The chat platform will offer suggestions to users based on the contents and subject matter of their conversation. For instance, if a contact asks them where they are, it will prompt them to share their location on Google Maps. The update also includes 16 new sticker packs, video filters and time stamps that let users know when their contact was last online. Google is delivering the update to Android users in the coming weeks, while iOS device owners will be in for a longer wait. Meanwhile, Google has also rolled out an update to its Google+ service that allows users to enter their own custom gender.  Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back  A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
