Google Meet is introducing new features focused on personal calls, expanding its functionality beyond meetings. This update comes years after Google combined Duo and Meet into one app. The goal of the update is to enhance the user experience for personal video calls, incorporating tools that were previously exclusive to meetings.
One major change is that the user interface for personal calls will resemble the interface for meetings, making controls more accessible. The update also introduces in-call messaging for personal calls, allowing users to share links or comments. Other features include emoji reactions, background and filter effects, and the ability to share screens during personal calls.
To improve the experience for those who prefer audio over video calls, Google is revamping the mobile app’s interface, adding bigger buttons for easier use in audio-only mode. Another new feature allows users to easily transfer calls between their PC and Android devices, offering greater flexibility.
While this update offers valuable improvements, it is part of a gradual rollout of the combined Duo and Meet experience, which has been a slow process. The update is expected to roll out over the next few months, so users may have to wait to access all the new features.
The update aims to make Google Meet more user-friendly for personal calls, bringing new functionality and enhanced interfaces that cater to both video and audio call preferences. However, it will take time for everyone to gain access to these updates, as they depend on running the latest version of the app.
