Google rolled out the new Google Duo update that supports video calling up to 12 people at once. Last year the maximum capacity was up to only 8 people and due to the COVID-19 outbreak, they have to improve and update the app.
The company’s senior director of product & design, Sanaz Ahari, made the announcement on Twitter,
We are grateful that Duo is helping users see their loved ones all around the world. We recognize group calling is particularly critical right now. We have increased group calling from 8 participants to 12 effective today. More to come. #AllInThisTogether #COVID19
— Sanaz (@sanazahari) March 27, 2020
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You don’t need to update the app to use this update this is a server-side change from Google and has already been rolled out to all Duo users. This means you can start a video conference up to 12 people already. Video Calling apps are highly reliable during this COVID-19 pandemic, So here is a list of Video conference Apps with their max supported participants:
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