Google has finally launched the Google Chat app for iOS and Android smartphones. The messaging platform is integrated with the Gmail app so that users don’t have to download another app to use the Chat app. The new app is now part of the Gmail ecosystem which includes Gmail, Meet and Rooms, among other features.

Until now, Google has only allowed its Google Workspace users to take advantage of the Chat app. However, the tech giant has now rolled out the app for all personal Gmail users, including iOS and Android smartphone users. Google Workspace is the tech giant‘s B2B offering.

If you have an iPhone and iPad, you’ll be able to use the Chat app from the bottom of the Gmail interface, which also includes Mail, Meet, and Rooms, as well as the newly launched messaging app. For Android, Google has yet to launch the chat platform in the Gmail app. But the company may soon roll out an Android version.

The Chat app is basically a replacement for the old Hangouts app. If you want to use the chat platform on your Gmail app on Apple iPhone or iPad, you need to follow these simple steps:

1. First of all, you need to check if you are using the latest version of Gmail app. You often need to update the app if you are using an older version through Google Play Store or App Store, respectively.
2. Go to the updated Gmail app and click on the sandwich menu at the top left of the screen.
3. You should now visit Settings and access your personal Google Account.
4. Select the Chat option (early access) to activate the messaging platform on your Gmail application.