Google Workspace Changes

New detailed metrics over time added to the Meet Quality Tool for admins.

Google has introduced detailed metrics over time for endpoints within the Meet Quality Tool to help admins perform more advanced troubleshooting. Admins can now view charts for average CPU usage, connection delay, microphone audio level, received audio level, and both sent and received video packet loss. For meetings currently in progress, these metrics can be refreshed to provide near-real-time values.

Google Meet on the web now automatically enhances brightness for underexposed users.

Google Meet on the web now automatically detects when a user appears underexposed, such as when there is too much light behind them, and enhances the brightness to improve their visibility.

Admins can now control the default state for Quick access in Google Meet.

Google is adding a new Admin control to configure whether the Quick access feature is enabled or disabled by default for their domain. If the feature is set to OFF by default, meeting hosts can manually enable Quick access from inside the meeting.

Admins can now control the default state for Host Management in Google Meet.

Google has introduced a new Admin setting that allows administrators to configure whether the Host Management feature is on or off by default for their domain. If the feature is set to OFF by default, meeting hosts can still manually enable Host Management from within the meeting.

Admins can now end meetings for all participants using the security investigation tool.

Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, and Education Plus admins can now use the security investigation tool to end selected meetings for all users, including those in breakout rooms. This feature allows admins to end multiple meetings simultaneously, terminate old meetings being used inappropriately, or set up automated rules to end meetings based on specific user actions, such as the submission of an abuse report.

New effects settings panel in Google Meet for quick access to background blur, images, and styles.

Google Meet is introducing a new settings panel that provides quick access to visual effects, including background blur, background images, and styles. This panel is available both during active calls and in the green room self-check, allowing users to preview and apply effects before joining a meeting.

We’re introducing a new settings panel in Google Meet for quick access to effects such as background blur, background images and styles during Meet calls.

This panel will also be available before joining a call in the green room self-check. In the green room, you can try out various effects to see how they work before joining a call with others.

Launch of the Appcessori Rayz Rally Pro mobile device speaker dock.

Appcessori is launching the Rayz Rally Pro, a mobile device speaker dock that automatically launches Google Meet for video meetings and provides an enhanced audio experience. It is the first product in the 'Designed for Google Meet' program and supports both Android and iOS.

Logitech Rally Bar Mini and Rally Bar certified for Google Meet.

Google has certified the Logitech Rally Bar Mini and Rally Bar for Google Meet, providing complete room solutions for small and mid-sized rooms. These certified devices ensure high-quality video and audio and are designed for easy deployment and management.

Introduction of the Series One Board 65 all-in-one 4K video conferencing device.

The Series One Board 65 is an all-in-one 65-inch 4K video conferencing device that can be wall-mounted or paired with an optional stand for flexibility. It includes the Jamboard app built-in to facilitate collaboration for team members in small and medium rooms, whether they are in the room or remote.

Introduction of the Series One Desk 27 all-in-one touchscreen collaboration device.

The Series One Desk 27 is a premium all-in-one touchscreen Google Meet collaboration device designed for small, shared spaces or desktops in the office or at home. It features built-in Jamboard capabilities for capturing ideas and can be used with any conferencing service via a single USB-C cable from a laptop.

Replace your background with a video in Google Meet on iOS

Google Meet users on iOS can now replace their backgrounds with video instead of just static images. Currently, three Google-made video backgrounds—a classroom, a party, and a forest—are available, with more options expected soon. This feature expands the video background capability already available on the web version of Google Meet.

Google Meet now notifies users when their system is causing an echo during video calls.

Google Meet is introducing a feature to help users identify and fix audio echoes. When a notable echo is detected from a user's system, a red dot will appear on the 'more options' button along with a text notification. Clicking the notification directs users to the Help Center for troubleshooting steps to prevent echo.

Google Meet expands meeting moderation controls, including co-host assignments and safety features.

Google Meet is introducing expanded moderation controls that allow hosts to assign up to 25 co-hosts per meeting to help manage participants. New safety features enable hosts to limit screen sharing, restrict chat messages, mute all participants, and end meetings for everyone. Additionally, the 'Quick access' setting is being expanded to more Google Workspace customers, and the 'People' panel now includes a search function to quickly find participants and a security shield icon to identify co-hosts.

Google Meet support for Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) ends August 17, 2021.

Beginning August 17, 2021, Google Meet will no longer be supported on Internet Explorer 11 (IE11). Users are advised to switch to a supported browser before this date to avoid any service disruptions.