The logo for the Hangouts app. Google has provided free video conferencing for nearly 12 years through its Hangouts service, but it features outdated security and technology and its popularity has waned. — Bloomberg
OAKLAND, California: Alphabet Inc's Google on April 29 said any user will soon be able to host free video conferences on Meet, turning its previously business-only tool into a bigger rival to Zoom and others battling for users during the coronavirus outbreak.
Zoom Video Communications Inc, Microsoft Corp's Skype and Facebook Inc's Messenger introduced features this month to attract users as people barred from going out to socialise seek free options to connect with friends and family by online video.
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