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Google Offers New Multimedia Chat Plugin

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While using Google Talk’s IM capabilities in your Gmail web email box is nothing new, Google has introduced new video and audio chat for Gmail. Where users formerly were only confined to text IMs, now Gmail members can enjoy hearing and seeing their friends in conversation like never before.

Ready to get chatting by video and audio on Gmail? Learn more about how to install the Gmail Audio/Video Plugin below and how to launch a multimedia chat experience in Gmail below.

Necessary Tools

  • Windows XP or higher
  • Internet Access
  • A webcam
  • A microphone
  • Gmail Audio/Video Plugin (see below)

Getting Started

Windows Explorer and Firefox users should follow our easy, step-by-step guide to downloading and installing the Gmail Audio/Video Plugin. Download the Plugin Now.

Launching an Audio/Video Chat

Once users have downloaded and installed the Gmail Audio/Video Plugin, launching a multimedia chat is easy. How to Launch AV Chats in Gmail.
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