Google added video calling feature to Android 8 straight from Phone and Contacts/People App

As part of the Android 8.0 OS, Google provided new feature to initiate a video call directly from phone and contacts/people app.

This would be a nice feature to make a video call without leaving those apps. This way we don't have to leave those app to start a video call.

Google made this possible using the Google Duo app. It is actually opening that app when you make a video call.

So you will see Video Calling option for those contacts who already have the Google Duo app setup on their phones.

Here is how you will see Video Call option from Phone app.

And below is how you will see that option from Contacts app.