Google Workspace Changes

Google launched a new standalone Progressive Web Application (PWA) for Google Meet on desktop devices.

Google has introduced a standalone Progressive Web Application (PWA) for Google Meet, which offers the same features as the web version but operates as a standalone app to streamline workflow and eliminate the need to switch between browser tabs. The PWA is compatible with Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, and Linux devices running Google Chrome version 73 or higher.

Hangouts to Google Chat upgrade beginning August 16th, with option to opt-out.

Beginning August 16, 2021, users who have the “Chat and classic Hangouts” setting selected will be upgraded to “Chat preferred,” unless you explicitly opt out. Classic Hangouts will no longer be supported beginning late 2021, and all remaining users will be migrated to Google Chat.