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Definition: Google Chat


Google's chat service, which is integrated into Gmail and available on mobile devices. Originally Hangouts Chat, the service was rebranded in 2020 to Google Chat. See chat.

For Google's instant messaging service, see Google Messages. Similar communications services from Google that were discontinued include Google Talk, Google Allo and YouTube chat. For Google's telephone service, see Google Voice.

Spaces
Originally called "Rooms," Spaces is a feature in Google Chat that organizes topics and allows users to collaborate on projects. This is not the same as the now-defunct Spaces app (see Google Spaces).