Google Workspace Changes

New immersive backgrounds, light and color filters, and stylized backgrounds for Google Meet on the web.

Google Meet on the web is introducing five new immersive backgrounds featuring subtle animations and weather effects, such as snowy or rainy cafe and condo interiors, to help dispersed teams represent their current climate and time zone. Additionally, users will have more customization options through new light and color filters and stylized backgrounds, accessible via the effects settings panel before or during a call.

Google Meet now supports meetings with up to 500 participants for select Google Workspace editions.

Users in select Google Workspace editions, including Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, and Education Plus, can now host Google Meet meetings with up to 500 participants to facilitate better collaboration with colleagues, clients, and customers.