What you need to know
- Google Meet will fully replace legacy Duo calling features by this September.
- Users are recommended to update the Meet app and save their Duo call history and messages before September.
- While some legacy features will be removed, Google Meet offers upgraded and new calling functionalities.
Google Duo, once a favored video calling app among Android users, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, evolving into Google Meet. As part of this transition, certain legacy features associated with Duo are set to be phased out, prompting users to adapt to the new landscape of video communication.
Upon launching the Google Meet app—formerly known as Duo—Android users may notice a new notification indicating that “Meet calling will replace Legacy (Duo) calling in September 2025.” This alert, first reported by 9to5Google, serves as a reminder for users to prepare for the upcoming changes.
The transition signifies that while Google Meet retains some of the familiar features from Duo, such as Family mode, Moments, Mirror mode, low light mode, and Knock Knock, these will soon be discontinued. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new functionalities that Google Meet offers, which include live captions, in-call chat, stackable effects, cloud encryption, and screen sharing.
To ensure a smooth transition, Google advises users to keep their Meet app updated to the latest version. When all participants in a call are using the updated app, an in-app prompt will confirm the switch to the new calling experience. However, if any user has not updated, the call will revert to the legacy experience. Once everyone is on the latest version, the legacy calling option will no longer be available.
As the landscape of video communication shifts, users are urged to export their call history and video messages from the legacy Duo app, marking the end of an era. This consolidation into a singular Google Meet for video calls, alongside Google Messages for RCS, reflects a strategic move towards streamlining user experience, moving away from the previous fragmentation of multiple apps.