I understand why they're trying to replace Hangouts but after Chat for a year, I can definitively say Hangouts is still a far superior product. UX is night and day. More clicks on Chat to do the same tasks. Taking and sharing photos rarely works. Reopening the app after a successful share of a screenshot, page, etc. reappears as if it was never done in the first place. Super annoying quirks that make this app seem unpolished. Product team - keep Hangouts until this is ready for prime time!