Google launches Helpouts a video platform linking with experts

To connect video users with experts to give free or paid tips, Google launches Helpouts. Incidentally, the web giant takes a commission.

Linking with experts see a new player come with Google. It has launched Helpouts a video chat tool. Users can choose an immediate or scheduled relationship with experts referenced according to their qualifications, availability, ratings and reviews, but also the price. They can use a computer or smartphone, provided they have a Google+ account, a webcam and a microphone. Google has also launched a Helpouts application on Android. Users will have access to a variety of tools, including the ability to take a photo during a session or allow remote access to your computer or Drive documents, photos and presentations.

 

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Udi Manber, VP of engineering at Google said in a blog, "we want to use the ease and efficiency of the web so that everyone, no matter where it is located and any hour, to easily connect with someone who can help you. "At the moment this service is available in English.

All payments for services are billed through Google Wallet, which means that customers create an account before making a paid session Helpouts. Google offers a money back guarantee if the experience does not meet the expectations of the user. On this pay offer, Google gets 20% of the transaction amount on all assessments, except those related to health. The company justifies the percentage of guarantee, advertising and promotion and the cost of operating the platform Helpouts.

Udi Manber hope that this service will captivate audiences by offering assistance in various areas ranging from computer problems, a leaking pipe or homework. At first, Google starts with a few categories such as art and music, computers and electronics, cooking, education and employment, fashion and beauty, well-being and diet , health, home and garden. Health part, only health professionals are authorized and validated by an external company. Today, Google has partnered with Sephora, Redbeacon, Home Depot or Weight Watchers. 

  
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