Over the past few years since hybrid work and video conferencing have become the norm, Google and a few select partners have been working to create solutions that make video calls more productive, collaborative, and, dare I say, even enjoyable. CTL has been one of these partners going back to 2020, and they are continuing […]
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Google Meet adds 1080p video prompt for group calls, likely as a part of Chromebook Plus efforts
In a recent Keyword blog post, Google just announced that Meet will prioritize 1080p Full HD for group call resolution going forward. Of course, this will only occur if your camera supports 1080p, which most do. Before today, this was only automatically toggled for those in one-to-one calls. Here’s how it works – upon joining […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet On-the-Go mode will automatically take away distractions if you’re not stationary
I’m not saying you should walk and talk while in a Google Meet call, but I get that everyone is busy beyond belief in a corporate environment. Similar to how Google Maps has a special Driving mode that alters the app experience to better accommodate your attention at a glance, Google Meet is now working […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet is finally going 1080p: see if your account can take advantage
Announced just a few days ago, Google looks to finally be bringing 1080p video streams to Google Meet for many of its paying users. We’ll talk about who’s in and who’s out shortly, but this change is a big deal as it gets Meet on the same level as rivals like Zoom and Microsoft Teams […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet to let you minimize distractions by turning off video feeds from other participants
Google Meet is getting a new feature that will let you turn off the video feed from other participants during a call. This can be a great way to cut distractions visually and focus on just the presenter, but also a nice way to avoid destroying any mobile data cap you may have if you’re […]
Continue ReadingThese immersive 360-degree Google Meet video backgrounds look amazing
Admittedly, this will be a slow start, but Google is rolling out two insanely cool virtual backgrounds for Google Meet on Android and iOS that allow users to not just change their background graphics, but to be seated in that environment from every angle. When I first read about this, I wasn’t sure why this […]
Continue ReadingYou may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Google Meet is quickly gaining new and interesting tools for collaboration with your co-workers, colleagues, and peers. The tech giant is clearly hoping to make it one of the most competitive and useful video conferencing tools on the market, and while it’s already in the ranks with Zoom and others, it’s not satisfied with stopping […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet will now let you view presentation speaker notes without having to switch tabs
You may already know that you can present Google Slides directly in your Google Meet calls, but have you ever tried to use this feature before? It’s not exactly “feature complete”, per se. In saying this, I’m referring to your speaker notes. Currently, you are forced to open the Slide up in another Chrome browser […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet begins rolling out real-time emoji reactions to make calls more fun and expressive
While a standard feature in apps like Facebook Messenger, Google Messages, and more, real-time emoji reactions have not appeared in Google Meet yet, even though they were announced last year. As with most things the company reveals, Google has taken its time putting the final touches on this tool, but at long last, it’s rolling […]
Continue ReadingYou can now easily share files with all participants of a Google Meet
Earlier this year, Google rolled out the ability to start a Meet call and “bring it to” Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, as well as present to the meeting from either of these applications. This is all part of the Smart Canvas rollout, which aims to deliver the next evolution of collaboration for Google Workspace […]
Continue ReadingYou will soon be able to join Google Meet calls from Zoom Rooms and vice versa
Well, this is neat. Google just announced on its Cloud Blog that Zoom and Google Meet calls would now be able to play nice with one another. In an effort to help Enterprise Workspace customers bridge the gap with their Zoom user co-workers and collaborators, both Google and Zoom are working together to make it […]
Continue ReadingYou can now have your Google Meet video meetings transcribed for you in Google Docs
Google recently announced that meetings held via Google Meet can now be transcribed into a Google Doc. Similar to meeting recordings, the transcribed file is stored in the “Meet Recordings” folder in the host’s Google Drive. This function is exclusive to the desktop and laptop versions of Google Meet and is currently only available in […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet (Duo) app adds an account switcher to separate work from personal
Following the conversion of Duo over to Google Meet that took place last month, Google had to eventually reinstate the Duo icon to that app due to users expressing confusion over the transition. Now that the app is back to having its familiar blue icon, changes continue within the application with the addition of an […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet recordings, attendance tracking and more can now be shared with co-hosts
If you’re using Google Meet to plan and execute video calls with your employees or students, then you may be interested in knowing that some advanced hosting features are now able to be shared with meeting co-hosts. Previously, Google made recordings, attendance tracking, polling, and more generated by organization members sharable with hosts as “meeting […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Meet will now automatically adjust the volume of participants that are too loud
We’ve all been there. We’re in a video meeting, and someone with a hot mic unmutes and sounds significantly louder than everyone else. This issue is hard to control in this age of hybrid work and workers using different types of equipment in their home offices, causing discrepancies in volume. Google is looking to remedy […]
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