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Use Gmail to start or join a Google Meet call
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work from anywhere
Google Meet gains Companion Mode on Nest Hub Max for hybrid meetings
Google Meet gains Companion Mode, a new feature that lets users join meetings using a secondary device like the Nest Hub Max or other dedicated Meet hardware.
no more language barrier
Google Meet rolls out live translated captions on web and mobile
After months of beta testing, live translated captions are now generally available on web and mobile versions of Google Meet.
Duet no more
Google reportedly dropped plans to turn Duo into a true FaceTime competitor
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Google is said to have abandoned its initial plan to merge Duo and Meet into a single video calling service that would cater to both personal and enterprise users.
a moving meeting
Make your Google Meet sessions more lively with animated video backgrounds
It took a while, but now Google Meet finally offers animated backgrounds to help you spice up (or cover-up) your boring home office. We'll show you how to set them up.
Immersive illusion
Google Meet adds new immersive backgrounds, raises participant limit to 500
Google Meet has received new updates that enable you to replace your background with more realistic backdrops and styles, as well as an increased video call participant limit.
keep things exciting
Google Meet video backgrounds finally reach Android smartphones
Google Meet is introducing fun new background features for Android and web users.
how do i look?
Google Meet on the web uses AI to automatically brighten dark videos
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Google has announced a host of new features that will start rolling out to Google Meet soon, including a couple of AI-based enhancements.
A few clicks away
Google Meet makes it a lot easier to set your background blur and effects
Google Meet now lets you easily set your background before or during a call through a new settings panel, where its blur and other visual effects now reside.
Interruptions no more
Google Meet now warns you if you're causing an annoying echo
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Google is rolling out a new feature that will help users prevent echo in Meet video calls.
More Control
Google Meet now lets you add up to 25 co-hosts per meeting
Google Meet now has more moderation controls that will allow you to delegate co-hosting privileges to other users, limit screen sharing, and mute participants, among other safety features.
Turn Google Meet sessions into presentations
Show your colleagues exactly what you're talking about through Google Meet
While it's great that we have so many tools to stay connected while socially distancing, sometimes face-to-face meetings aren't enough to get your point across. That's when you want the ability to show your colleagues just what you're talking about. Thankfully, Google Meet offers screen-sharing tools both on the web and in the mobile app. We'll show you how you can use them to present...
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Record your next Google Meet session for posterity
Despite the best-laid plans, sometimes not everyone is able to make a scheduled meeting or online reunion. But if you're using Google Meet, you can record the session and share it with others who were unable to participate for whatever reason.
Easy access
Google Meet is finally available as a PWA after Zoom beat it to the punch
Google Meet has been made into a progressive web app, making it easier to access on Chromebooks, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
looking fuzzy
Here's how to blur your background on a Google Meet call
If you don't want to use one of those cheesy backgrounds and don't want everyone to see your personal items (or that you have some tidying up to do!), you can blur your background on a Google Meet call. We'll show you how.
Caption this!
Here's how you can turn on captions on Google Duo and Google Meet
Making calls on your Android phone has become an everyday chore with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. If you use Google Duo or Google Meet, you can turn on captions for your video and audio calls or messages following these simple steps.
Meet with more friends
Broadcast your next teleconference with Google Meet
Google's Meet web calling platform has been growing in popularity over recent months, expanding to new user bases and adding more and more features. One such feature is the ability to broadcast or livestream your Meet session with a wider audience. We'll show you how to get started.
Let’s get appy
These are the top 10 apps that rule my phone — and my life
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Our lives are on our phones these days, and while many of the most popular and useful apps will surprise no one, the sheer number of apps I rely upon in my day-to-day is much higher than I would have originally thought.
Don't get cut short
Google launches Workspace Individual, one-hour limit returns to Google Meet
Google Meet brings back the one-hour limit for free accounts, but users can now upgrade to Workspace Individual if they want more time.
make your google meet neat
Top 10 Google Meet tips and tricks you need to know
Google Meet is one of the easiest video calling services to use, but there are always things you can do to improve your experience. Here is a roundup of our favorite tricks and tips to master your next Meet.