Google is shifting its attention in the messaging market. The company has sent out emails to partners saying that Hangouts will no longer be mandatory.

Android: Today Google updated the Hangouts app for Android, giving it a completely new look with Google’s Material Design. But more importantly, they’ve added new features that make the app ...

When Hangouts launched in May 2013, product manager Nikhyl Singhal said that Google Voice integration was coming “soon.” The Web giant has taken its time, but sixteen months later, it’s finally ...