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THE BEST VIDEO- CALLING APPS

Group test

Reviewed by ALEX BLAKE

ON TEST…

> Discord > FaceTime > Google Meet > Microsoft Teams > Skype > Zoom

When the pandemic struck in 2020, the world got a fast lesson in video-calling apps. If you didn’t know how to use one before, you certainly did after and, for many of us, the world of work was changed forever.

These days, video-calling apps are still with us – for many people, they’re an absolutely essential part of day-to-day life. But they’re not just for work, and are ideal for catching up with friends and family in your downtime. Whether you need to discuss your tasks with colleagues or just want to hang out with mates for casual group chats or organising get-togethers, you can bet there’s an app tailored to what you need.

With so many options, which one should you pick as your videoconferencing app of choice? That’s what this group test is all about. We’ve put together six of the best video-calling apps, from the casual

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