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Google Duo Is Getting a Redesigned UI With a Floating 'New Call' Button for Everything

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 7/21/2021 12:34:29 PM

Google Duo will soon get a home screen redesign with a 'New Call' button. The new button is said to help make calls more easily. The 'New Call' button will also let users call their Assistant "Home" device. The new home screen user interface (UI) still retains the search bar at the top of the screen while the contacts are displayed in a new format along with the 'New Call' button. Google said the redesign would reach users in the coming few weeks. The new feature within the redesigned UI for Google Duo was announced through a post on the Google Duo Help webpage. The post mentions that this is one of the highly requested additions to the video calling app from Google. The company says the new blue-coloured floating action button (FAB) for 'New Call' will let users start a new call on the app, create a group, see groups and contact lists, and call your "home" device. The redesigned UI also removes a few functionalities that were available previously. Users will now be able to 'Send Messages.