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Google Chat

Collaborate seamlessly with Google Chat, part of Google Workspace

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  • Category Messaging
  • Program license Free
  • Version 2022.09.04.472750199.Release
  • Size 27 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.google.android.apps.dynamite
  • Program by Google LLC
    1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View 94043

Google Chat is a powerful and flexible communication tool designed for seamless integration with other Google workspace apps.

Overview

Google Chat is an Android application developed by Google LLC. Designed to help people collaborate at work or school, it offers direct messages, group chats, and platform-wide searches. The app is integrated with other Google Workspace apps like Gmail and Google Meet, delivering a unified communication platform.

User Interface

The user interface of Google Chat is clean and straightforward. It adopts a minimalist design, which aids in easy navigation. Users can quickly switch between different chat groups or direct messages. The app provides a search bar at the top for users to easily search for individual messages or files across the platform.

Features

Google Chat offers a variety of features that make communication seamless. Users can send direct messages to individuals or small groups, create rooms for team discussions, and share files and tasks. The app also allows for threaded conversations, making it easier to keep track of discussions.

Another powerful feature of Google Chat is its integration with other Google Workspace apps. Users can directly join a Google Meet video call from the chat, or access Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides within the conversation. This integration makes Google Chat a powerful tool for teamwork and collaboration.

Performance

The performance of Google Chat is generally robust, with fast message delivery and minimal lag. However, some users have reported issues with sending messages, requiring them to create another Gmail account. Google is likely to iron out these kinks in future updates.

Conclusion

Google Chat is a versatile and powerful communication tool. Its integration with other Google Workspace apps makes it a great choice for teams and individuals alike. While there are some occasional performance issues, the app's overall robustness and user-friendly interface make it a solid option for digital communication.

Pros

  • Clean, user-friendly interface
  • Integration with other Google Workspace apps
  • Threaded conversations for easy tracking
  • Platform-wide search feature

Cons

  • Occasional performance issues
  • Some users reported difficulties with sending messages

Current version, for Google Workspace Customers only, includes direct messages, group chats, and platform integration with Google Apps

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY: Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.
  • GET_PACKAGE_SIZE: Allows an application to find out the space used by any package.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • com.google.android.apps.dynamite.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES