Google Meet will let you transfer calls between web and phone with ‘Switch here’
Google Meet’s new “Switch here” capability will let you seamlessly transfer calls between devices “without hanging up and rejoining.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet’s new “Switch here” capability will let you seamlessly transfer calls between devices “without hanging up and rejoining.”
Expand Expanding CloseThe Google Phone app appears to be testing out support for showing calls from WhatsApp, as well as making it easier to start a video call with someone.
Expand Expanding CloseIn October 2022, Google Meet made its debut on Samsung TVs but, now, the app seems to be shutting down.
Expand Expanding CloseOriginally introduced for the web and Nest Hub Max, Google is now bringing its second screen “Companion Mode” to the Meet app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet is rolling out a trio of new personalization options including a UI redesign for accessing effects that’s split into three tabs.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is currently rolling out a new option for “Call notifications,” which lets select apps send calls to your TV.
Expand Expanding CloseThe addition of a “Calls” tab to the Google Meet web app unifies the meeting side of the service with the legacy Duo direct dialing aspect.
Expand Expanding CloseAnnounced earlier this year, Google Meet is now leveraging gesture detection when you physically raise your hand to trigger the corresponding indicator.
Expand Expanding CloseWhile “Google Meet” replaced Duo last year, call functionality is still technically split between legacy features for personal users and enterprise users. Now, Workspace users can make direct calls too.
Expand Expanding CloseAs we previously detailed, Google Meet is adding an On-the-Go mode that offers an optimized meeting experience when you’re mobile.
Expand Expanding ClosePortrait touch-ups are the latest Google Meet filter and are meant to “lightly touch up your appearance from the green room before joining or during the meeting.”
Expand Expanding CloseEarlier this year, Google Meet introduced 1080p streaming for 1:1 conversations, and it’s now coming to group calls.
Expand Expanding CloseVideo calling was originally pitched as a key feature of the Nest Hub Max, but Google Meet and Zoom are dropping support at the end of September.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Workspace Individual, which is aimed at single-owner businesses, is getting new Meet video calling features.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet is getting a torrent of Duet AI features at Cloud Next 2023 from “takes notes for me” and “attend for me” to studio audio and video enhancements.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter starting public testing in Slides, AI image generation is now coming to Google Meet on the web to create custom backgrounds.
Expand Expanding CloseMeet is the video calling service that Google wants you to use. However, Duo’s functionality still lives on, and group video calling in Google Meet was broken for a whole week.
Expand Expanding CloseAs it has introduced more functionality, Google Meet has grown in complexity, and the web app is now making it easier to access key video functionality with a quick action menu.
Expand Expanding CloseAt the ISTE 2023 conference, Google today announced a slate of education features across Chrome, Meet (including tile pairings), Workspace, and Classroom.
Expand Expanding CloseSince most companies can’t afford a Jamboard, Series One Board 65, or other large touchscreens, Google Meet hardware is adding support for whiteboard cameras, starting with the Logitech Scribe.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet is working on a new “On-the-Go” mode that’s designed to make it safer and easier to stay in a video call while walking.
Expand Expanding CloseEarlier this year, Chrome added support for more advanced Picture-in-Picture (PiP), and the Google Meet PiP is now taking advantage of that with a big upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has been publicly testing features that help users write in Gmail and Docs over the past few weeks. Generative AI is now coming to Sheets, Slides, and Meet with a new name: Duet AI for Google Workspace.
Expand Expanding CloseBack in July, 2TB+ Google One tiers added premium Workspace features focused on video calling. Google Meet is now adding a 1080p streaming option as part of Google One and other paid Workspace tiers.
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