Google Workspace Changes

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new, redesigned layout experience for Google Meet

Dynamic layouts, Portrait tiles, Optimized tile placement logic to enable much more efficient layouts that minimize unused space, Visual design refresh, including color-sampled tile theming for users with their cameras off

Introduce a brand new, redesigned layout experience for Google Meet that will improve communication and collaboration for all users, but especially for those in hybrid meetings.

Introduce a brand new, redesigned layout experience for Google Meet that will improve communication and collaboration for all users, but especially for those in hybrid meetings.

Recorded captions in Google Meet now support three additional languages.

Google Meet has expanded the language availability for captions included with meeting recordings to include Italian, Korean, and Japanese.

Google Meet transcripts now support seven additional languages.

Google Meet has expanded the language availability for transcripts to include French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

transcripts in Google Meet are available in seven additional languages & captions included with a meeting recording will be available in three additional languages

French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish

support “take notes for me” in the following seven additional languages

When you enable "take notes for me” in Google Meet, you'll see the language in which the notes will be taken

Studio sound for clearer audio in Google Meet

Gemini in Meet automatically recreates and balances missing or distorted frequencies to make the user's voice crisp and clear, which is particularly beneficial for phone dial-ins or Bluetooth headset users.

Studio lighting simulation in Google Meet

Using machine learning, Gemini in Meet can simulate studio-quality lighting by adjusting the light position and brightness in the user's video feed.

Studio look enhancement for Google Meet portraits

Gemini in Meet uses machine learning to detect and enhance portrait quality by reducing noise and increasing sharpness, ensuring users are in focus and look their best during meetings.

AI-generated meeting backgrounds in Google Meet

Users can now generate unique and bespoke meeting backgrounds using Gemini in Google Meet. The feature includes a model upgrade for background generation and additional style options such as professional offices, libraries, or home offices.

additional AI-powered features are available for Business and Enterprise editions

Generated background images, Studio look, Studio lighting, Studio sound

View invited meeting participants and their RSVP status on Google Meet hardware devices.

Users can now see participants who were invited to a meeting but have not yet joined directly on Google Meet hardware devices under the 'Also invited' heading. This includes the ability to see the RSVP status of all invitees, including optional attendees, allowing for more efficient meeting starts. Guest lists are hidden for events with more than 50 guests, and participants invited via groups are not displayed.

See invited meeting participants on Google Meet hardware devices.

Google Meet hardware now displays participants invited to the meeting, including their RSVP status. This allows for efficient meeting starts by quickly identifying who hasn't joined or has declined. Guest lists are hidden for events exceeding 50 guests, and invited groups are not displayed.

You can now see participants who were invited to the meeting but have yet to join the call right on Google Meet hardware.

These participants can be found under the “Also invited” heading.

Enhancements for custom and AI-generated backgrounds in Google Meet using Gemini.

Google Meet is introducing two improvements for creating custom background images with Gemini. The image generation model has been upgraded to significantly improve visual appeal, quality, and adherence to user requests. Additionally, several new preset styles have been added to help users get started, including Professional office, Bookshelf, Stylish living room, Cozy living room, Tropical beach, Fantasy castle, and Sci-fi spaceship.