Google Workspace Changes

Updated layout and navigation for Hangouts Chat mobile apps on Android and iOS.

Google has updated the Hangouts Chat mobile apps for Android and iOS to improve organization. The previous single list of People, Rooms, and Bots has been replaced by two distinct tabs: 'People' (which now includes bots) and 'Rooms'. Additionally, the top filter has been removed to simplify navigation, with users encouraged to use the search icon or the '+' button to start conversations.

Search, view and add bots directly within Hangouts Chat

Google is making it easier to find bots within Hangouts Chat by introducing a catalog. When users select 'Find a Bot', they can now discover bots, view more information about them, and choose to either message the bot or add it to a room, depending on the bot's capabilities.