summary
- Google Meet is getting a fresh look with a new calling screen.
- The app also introduces stack effects that allow users to be more creative and express themselves better.
- Google Meet also offers live captioning and translation, and the ability to seamlessly transfer calls between devices.
Google Meet is one of the best video chat apps if you want to host large virtual meetings. Not only does it offer great video performance with almost no lag, but the audio quality is equally excellent. And best of all, it's easy to set up and use, and can host 100 people on a free account and up to 500 on paid plans.
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What is Google Meet?
Google Meet is an easy way to connect with family and friends wherever you are
Of course, Google works hard to keep its video chat app up to date, introducing new features from time to time. Recently, it added support for more languages ​​with automatic translation, and there were also hints that a new note-taking tool might be coming in the near future. And now, just in time for summer, Google is revamping the app with a new look and some new features that make the video calling experience even better.
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The brand is rolling out a new update to its users that will bring a major change to the look and feel going forward. In addition to a fresh coat of paint, the update also improves usability with a new layout that brings some key features to the forefront, including easier access to live captions. And if you want to add some fun to your video calls, Google has you covered with the usual backgrounds and effects.
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But Google is taking it to a new level with stack effects, giving users the option to combine styles, filters, and backgrounds to create a whole new visual experience during video calls. If you're interested, you can see these new stack effects in action in the image above. Of course, users will still have access to emoji reactions, making it easier to show interest in what's going on without interrupting the flow of the meeting or the person currently speaking on the video call.
And if you want to take your presentations to a new level, you can take advantage of screen sharing if you're using an Android device. Best of all, you can make Meet an audio-only experience, making the UI less cluttered and complicated. Google is also touting the ability to transfer calls between devices without losing translations. This is an update we saw a few months ago, and it's definitely a game-changer.
If you haven't seen these new features yet, make sure to download the latest version of the app to get the update. The brand has said that these new features will be rolled out gradually and may take a few months, so patience is key here. Also, if you haven't tried Google Meet before, you can always download the app and give it a try.