Update Google Chat to Hangouts to experience a new way to use the Google messaging app.

According to an article in The Fuse Joplin, updating Google Chat to Hangouts enables users to synchronize Google's messaging platform. Google Chat was available solely for use within the Google Mail platforms. This restricts the user friendly experiences derived from the Google messaging app.

Updating Google Chat to Hangouts won't restrict users to remain logged in at their G Mail account to use Google's IM app. This produces convenience for IM app use for most, if not, all users.

Updating Google Chat to Hangouts allows users to send photos to friends even via mobile account access. This feature is not available in Google Chat.

Google Hangouts allow users to highlight and copy long messages in the IM app. This is a feature that many users sought to avail in Google Chat, but was never able to.

Users who wish to retain use of Google Chat may still to do so. However, take note that you won't be able to access certain features from Google Hangouts if you were to retain use of Google Chat. This may be disadvantageous on your part, especially if you need to access most of Google Hangouts' features for work or personal use.

Updating Google Chat to Hangouts will do you a lot of good in the long run. Make the switch now and see the difference that doing so makes.