Google updates the gmail with video and voice chat

Internet giant Google on tuesday beefed up its free Web-based email service by adding online video chat and voice chat as well as automatic translation of RSS feeds people commonly use to stay updated on blogs and news
Gmail users with Webcams can now talk to friends on video screens accessed directly through online mailbox pages by installing a small software plugin, which is available at http://gmail.com/video/videochat .


Gmail user can now make the video screens larger or smaller depending on the preferences.Users without webcams can still take the advantage of the service that allows Voice conversation top be vowen into email or instant messaging services.
The voice and video service, similar to that offered by ebay's skype, works on both Apple Pc's and Microsoft PC's too.
Google also modified Google Reader, a popular tool for setting up Really Simple Syndication(RSS) feed from favourite Websites, to feature automatic translation of content into user's chosen language.

Posted on : Thursday, November 13, 2008 Leave a Comment (0)

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