Google Meet is back with a bang - and so are we! Read the latest updates about your favorite meeting platform here:
1. Personalized policy disclaimer in the waiting room
Organizations need to declare internal guidelines, confidentiality policies or the use of AI. You(r administrator) can now set a custom policy that is displayed in the greenroom (the preparation screen where customers can test their camera and microphone etc. before joining).
This way, participants know immediately what to expect regarding confidentiality and privacy, even before they enter the virtual space: is the meeting being recorded, transcribed or summarized via Gemini? Let's get that out of the way first!
2. Immediate next steps on the end screen
After a call ends, you no longer end up on an empty screen but on your personal post-meeting screen. Google Meet now shows relevant follow-up steps under "Routines for this meeting".
You can see action items at a glance, such as viewing Gemini notes that were taken, sharing the recording with those who missed it or scheduling a follow-up. With one click you activate tasks without having to search for links and documents in your Calendar or Drive afterwards. This way you finish work in a flash!
3. Pairing video tiles on mobile for better accessibility
Tile pairing was already available on desktop, but now also works via the Google Meet app on mobile devices (Android and iOS). This function is particularly useful when working with translators.
As soon as one of the two paired participants speaks, both tiles remain prominently visible to all participants and get an active blue border at the same time. This way, both speakers are always together in view and you never lose sight of the participants, regardless of who moves on the screen.
4. Built-in interoperability between Meet and Teams
For organizations with meeting rooms running on Android hardware, the built-in interoperability is now generally available.
You no longer need complex workarounds or separate gateways to join a Microsoft Teams meeting from a Google Meet device, or vice versa. Invitations from external partners using Teams simply appear on the meeting room screen and can be started with one click.
