Google Chat

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Teams and departments have their own workspaces, and a common set of shared channels and communication, in particular during major events, is facilitated by bringing teams into Google Chat through multi-channel accounts

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It has read state synchronization like for instance when I read something on my phone, my in sync laptop will know about it and automatically mark those messages as read

What do you dislike most about this product?

The only minor glitch is when I click on an image in Google Chat it opens full screen which can be a little annoying

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It has given us the flexibility to be more nimble in how we collaborate and get work done which is a key advantage in today's rapidly changing workplace

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Google Chat is organized into rooms, similar to channels in Slack. Enter one of these rooms, and you'll notice that the focus is on threads. Slack offers threads, but they're optional. Chat puts every conversation into a thread, and users can decide which conversations to subscribe to. The idea is that everyone only sees information that's relevant to them, but it might be an adjustment if you're used to a more traditional chat room.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

When you want to talk to someone specific, you'll send them a direct message in a private, message-focused conversation. No threads here—these conversations work the way Hangouts always have, and for now still show up in the Gmail sidebar. In rooms, though, the focus on conversations changes the way you chat a bit. If you want to share something new—an idea you've been thinking about, a document you just completed, a video you came across this morning—you open the chat room you want, click the New thread button on the bottom center, and post your new message. But if you just came up with the solution to a problem your team was discussing yes

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is nothing which I don't like. Google Chat brings conversations with the most recent threads to the bottom of your chat list. Whenever you open a room, you'll see the conversations with the most recent replies first—so if someone started a new conversation 10 minutes ago and someone else replied to a week-old conversation 5 minutes ago, you'll see them both.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend all to use this as it is great platform for proffessionals to use. Mentioning people in your message works like Google Docs comments and Slack: type an @ followed by the name of the person you want to mention. Chat will start filtering through the names of people in your company, with those in this room on the top and others you could invite on the bottom. Press Enter to select the person you want.

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Comes as a part of Google Workspace They have features set similar to that of messaging applications.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It comes along with Gmail app Task allocation bar in the app is excellent add on

What do you dislike most about this product?

Can't export the allocated tasks to the team member Can't reply to a particular message Tracking messages in the teams group is bit messy

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Product is amazing. It includes and enables a binding point from meeting, calender Sync to staying in touch with the teams. Much needed app to be used when using Google Workspace