On July 15, 2020, refresh your browser to use the new Google Chat in Gmail interface.Re-create any existing classic Hangouts group messages that you wish to continue in Google Chat as a new Chat group message or room.

According to Google, you will still be able to view your old classic Hangouts one-to-one and group messages at as read-only.

Unfortunately, content from group messages in classic Hangouts does not migrate to Google Chat. In the search box, type Activity controls and tap it. If you havent already, sign in to your Google Account.

If you wish to keep group messages between multiple people from classic Hangouts, you will need to manually create a new group message (for smaller, private conversations) or room (for larger, team-based work) in Chat and invite the previous participants. You can control when Google Pay or Google Wallet collects your Location History at any time.

However, this does not include group messages.

All previous one-to-one message history from classic Hangouts will remain accessible in Google Chat.

What will happen to my classic Google Hangouts chats/messages? When this happens, all previous classic Hangouts desktop, mobile, and browser applications will be disabled, and you will be directed by Google to go to or to download the Google Chat mobile app.

Starting July 15, 2020, Google Chat will become the default option for direct (one-to-one) messages, group messages, and team-based room discussions within Gmail. We are excited to announce that Google Chat will be replacing classic Google Hangouts in Gmail! Google Chat is an evolution of classic Hangouts, adding additional features that let you chat with individuals, send group messages, and engage in team-based collaboration with rooms across the entire university community and externally.

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