Google has had a tendency to bake a pseudo-messaging app into its other apps and services, despite not offering a proper messaging app that’s not on its death bed. For Duo, that’s not what we’re getting.
“Notes” in Duo are designed to be one-off messages that you write or draw and send to another user. The idea is to offer users an alternative to the video if they want to send a contact they usually talk to over a call a quick message. Video messages have been available for some time, but they’re not always a viable option depending on your current surroundings.
Google Duo “Notes” can be created using eight background colors, six different fonts for text, and three brush strokes for drawing. It reminds me of Instagram’s “Create” mode. All of this is end-to-end encrypted and works on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.
If you don’t see the feature yet, ensure you’re on the latest update and just be patient. Google says Notes are rolling out starting today over the next week. You can still check for the update from link below:
Download: Google Duo