Software for desktop that integrates with Google Hangouts.
Software for desktop that integrates with Google Hangouts.
Yes, some desktop clients can access Google Hangouts and related chat features.
I need to examine this carefully. It seems you're trying to recall a specific desktop client, possibly one that's been replaced by a newer service. You mentioned avoiding another browser and noting that Google hasn't provided a dedicated desktop version since Gtalk, which is no longer functional. It appears you're referring to a chat application, likely Hangouts or Skype, but you're unsure which one.
I'm not focusing on game chats, so it's not a major concern for me. We all switched to Skype around 2009/2010. At that time, we were using iChat and Aim (though I wish there was a client with the same features). Hangouts is mainly for work now.