Google has announced that it is rolling out a new feature on its video communication service Google Meet, which will allow users to make cloud-encrypted 1:1 video calls without creating a prior meeting link.
“You can now make cloud-encrypted 1:1 video calls to other users in your organisation using the Meet mobile app. Previously, you had to create a meeting link ahead of time, which could then be shared in a calendar invite, chat, or email. Now you can place a Meet call on your mobile app directly to a colleague, ringing their mobile device,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on November 2.
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Within the call, you will also have access to the latest Meet features including in-meeting chat, virtual backgrounds and visual effects, live closed captions, and more depending on your Workspace edition.
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The new feature is rolling out to all Google Workspace customers.
In our opinion, this feature will be beneficial as you no longer need to create a meeting link in advance, which streamlines the process of initiating a video call. It’s a quicker and more direct way to connect with colleagues.
Recently, Google introduced a new, simplified mobile experience that makes taking calls on-the-go easier and less distracting. Now, when you join Meet from your mobile device, Google will automatically detect whether you’re in-motion and prompt you to use On-the-Go mode. According to the tech giant, introducing the On-the-Go meeting experience makes it easier for you to focus on critical meeting details, cut down on external distractions, and save bandwidth with an audio-only experience. Google also announced that users in the video mode can now send emoji reactions during a meeting, which is a non-disruptive way to engage and participate in meetings without interrupting the speaker.
