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Google’s Gemini AI can now generate summaries and transcripts for in-person meetings as well as meetings on Zoom and Microsoft Teams, with a Google Doc containing the notes and action items saved to Drive; users start notes from the Meet home screen, and non-present participants can join via a regular video call if needed, including support for impromptu gatherings.
Google Meet is adopting Google's Material 3 Expressive design, featuring larger, more capacious buttons on the pre-call screen, though the overall redesign is modest compared to other Google communication apps. The update includes more rounded containers for call history and an enlarged profile image, with significant changes primarily on the pre-call interface, such as oversized call buttons that appear disproportionate. These updates are currently available in version 310 for Android and are part of Google's broader UI refresh efforts.
Google Chat is introducing 'huddles,' a feature similar to Slack's, allowing users to initiate quick audio or video calls directly from a chat. This Google Meet-powered addition, announced over a year ago, is now rolling out to all Workspace users by January 6th. The feature enhances Chat's functionality, complementing other recent updates like AI summaries and voice recording.
Samsung Messages is crashing on Galaxy devices due to a recent update to the Google Meet app. Samsung has acknowledged the issue and provided a temporary fix: force-stopping Google Meet and uninstalling its updates. Users have reported success with this solution, and it is hoped that Google will release an update to resolve the problem permanently.
Google Meet's new "adaptive audio" feature will merge microphones and speakers from multiple laptops in the same room to improve audio clarity and reduce feedback, benefiting small organizations and teams without dedicated videoconferencing equipment. This feature will be gradually rolled out to certain Google Workspace customers and will be enabled by default.
Google Meet is launching an "adaptive audio" feature that synchronizes microphones and speakers of multiple laptops in the same room to prevent echoes and feedback, making it easier to use non-traditional meeting spaces. This feature will be available to Google Workspace customers with specific plans and will roll out in the coming weeks.
Google is introducing new features and capabilities to its Google Workspace, including voice input in Gmail, Gemini for Google Chat, and "Translate for me" in Google Meet. Additionally, Google Docs is adding a tabs feature and support for full-bleed cover images, while Google Sheets is getting a tables feature and conditional notifications. Gemini will be available in Google Chat to summarize conversations and answer questions, and Google Meet will offer automatic message translation in 52 new languages. Google also announced new AI Meetings and Messaging and AI Security add-ons for enterprise users, providing features like automatic file classification and protection in Google Drive.
Google Meet is introducing face touch-up filters for its desktop web app, following the feature's initial launch on mobile last year. Users can choose from two filters, subtle and smoothing, to lightly touch up their complexion before meetings. The filters apply light effects such as complexion smoothing, under-eye lightening, and eye whitening, with the option to toggle Portrait touch-up on or off. The feature will be available to paid users on specific plans, and Google is catching up to competitors like Zoom and Microsoft Teams in offering face filters for video conferencing.
Google is testing a new feature in its Phone app that allows users to seamlessly switch from a regular phone call to a Google Meet video call with a single tap. The "Video call" chip appears during regular calls, enabling users to initiate a Meet video call without interrupting the ongoing voice call. This feature, currently seen on Pixel phones, suggests that Google Meet is aiming to become more integrated into everyday mobile communication, potentially expanding to other devices in the future.
Google One AI Premium plan now includes Gemini features in Gmail, Docs, and other Workspace apps, offering AI-powered tools such as Help me write, Proofread, Create images in Google Slides, and Enhanced Smart Fill in Google Sheets. Additionally, Google Meet gains new Studio features like Studio Lighting and Studio Sound. The plan costs $19.99 per month and includes access to Gemini Advanced, 2 TB of storage, and other benefits in Photos and Calendar, with a two-month free trial available.
Google is introducing its "Companion Mode" to the Meet app on Android and iOS, allowing users to access interactive features and controls when participating in a Meet call via an in-room audio/video conferencing system. This mode enables users to check in, share emoji reactions, raise their hand, turn on captions, exchange chat messages, and view presented content on their mobile devices without needing to open a laptop. The feature is particularly useful for large in-person meetings and is rolling out over the coming weeks for Workspace and personal Google Accounts.
Google TV's latest update includes a "call notifications" feature for Google Meet, allowing users to receive calls on their TV. The feature can be turned on or off in the Settings app and is rolling out to Google TV and Android TV OS users. While the feature first appeared in June on the Android TV OS 14 beta, it has only recently gone live, with ongoing rollout expected.
Google TV is introducing support for "Call notifications," allowing select apps to send calls to the TV. The feature, currently available for Google Meet, can be toggled on and off in the Settings app, with potential for other apps like Zoom to utilize it. While the functionality is not fully operational yet, it is expected to become functional in the future. This update is part of Google's efforts to enhance the capabilities of Google TV and improve user experience.
Google Meet has launched a hand gesture detection feature that recognizes when a participant physically raises their hand during a video call and triggers a hand raise icon to notify others. The feature, available on most Google Meet Workspace plans, is off by default but can be enabled in settings. It only detects visible hands away from the face and body, and the hand raise icon appears in the participant's video window, moving them to the main grid for moderators to see. This feature provides a convenient alternative to clicking the hand raise button and can be useful in situations where participants are away from the computer or have dirty hands.
Google Meet has introduced a new feature that utilizes gesture detection to recognize when users physically raise their hand during video conferences. This feature, which is currently available for enterprise accounts, provides a visual indicator to let others know that the user has something to say. The hand raise gesture can be enabled in the settings and is similar to the selfie timer feature on Google Camera. Google Meet will temporarily disable the gesture detection when the user is the active speaker and resume it afterward.