Google+ Hangouts for iOS today brings free phone calls, animated GIFs, and more.

This evening Google is updating Google+ Hangouts for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The new app includes:

·        The recent Android improvements ,

·        Calls to phones from the iOS app, and calls to the US and Canada are free,

·        You can dial internationally too (with super low rates), but you'll first need some calling credit: google.com/voice/m/credit.

·        You can make and receive calls from any of your iOS devices with today's update, if you're a Google Voice user.

Also includes in this update, Google+ Hangouts will now temporarily duck your music, then crank the volume back up. And finally animated GIFs will now play in-line.