Google Workspace Changes

Gemini-powered speech translation in Google Meet expands to 63 languages with automatic language detection and individual participant controls.

Gemini-powered speech translation in Google Meet now supports 63 languages across web and mobile devices, with listening support on Google Meet hardware. The update enables automatic spoken language detection, individual participant translation controls, and synchronized translated captions, allowing any combination of supported languages in the same meeting for eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans.

Video tile pairing rolls out to Google Meet on iOS mobile, allowing users to pair their video tile with another participant for side-by-side display and improved accessibility.

Following the original feature announcement for the web, video tile pairing expands to Google Meet on iOS. Users can pair their video tile with another meeting participant so both tiles are displayed side-by-side for other attendees, regardless of who is speaking. This is particularly valuable for accessibility, giving participants who are Deaf or hard of hearing the ability to pair their tile with a sign language interpreter and keep both visible in the same frame. Once paired, both tiles are highlighted and positioned together in the meeting layout, with live captions displayed and attributed to both speakers.

Video tile pairing rolls out to Google Meet on Android mobile, allowing users to pair their video tile with another participant for side-by-side display and improved accessibility.

Following the original feature announcement for the web, video tile pairing expands to Google Meet on Android. Users can pair their video tile with another meeting participant so both tiles are displayed side-by-side for other attendees, regardless of who is speaking. This is particularly valuable for accessibility, giving participants who are Deaf or hard of hearing the ability to pair their tile with a sign language interpreter and keep both visible in the same frame. Once paired, both tiles are highlighted and positioned together in the meeting layout, with live captions displayed and attributed to both speakers.

Users can now switch from watching a Google Meet live stream to participating with audio and video directly on Android.

While watching a live stream on an Android device, eligible viewers who have been invited to both the live stream and the main meeting can switch roles using the meeting title, live streaming badge, or the info button in the overflow menu. This in-app workflow eliminates the need to reopen join links or switch apps, and existing meeting access permissions and domain policies apply to ensure only authorized participants can join with media.

Google Meet introduces AI-powered next steps to automate post-meeting tasks like drafting follow-up emails and adding action items to Google Tasks.

Google Meet now offers a new 'Next steps' feature, powered by Gemini and Workspace Studio, that appears on the post-meeting screen when 'Take notes for me' is enabled. Users can automate routine actions such as drafting follow-up emails in Gmail or exporting action items to Google Tasks, with the ability to apply these steps across recurring meetings. Admins can manage the feature via Workspace Studio Admin settings, and rollout began October 5, 2026 for both Rapid and Scheduled release tracks.

Google Meet now uses post-quantum cryptography for calls on laptop web clients and meeting room hardware, with mobile support coming soon.

Starting October 12, 2026, Google Meet calls on laptop web clients and meeting room hardware are protected by post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to defend against future quantum computer threats, with no visible changes to the user experience. The rollout is gradual over up to 15 days for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains, and mobile support will follow soon. Administrators and end users need take no action.

Built-in interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams on Android (AOSP) devices is now generally available, allowing users to join Teams meetings from Meet hardware and vice versa.

Starting October 1, 2026, Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware running Android/AOSP can join Microsoft Teams meetings directly from their Meet devices, and users of Android/AOSP-based Microsoft Teams Rooms can join Google Meet meetings. The feature rolls out to both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains over a 1–3 day period beginning on the launch date.