Google Workspace Changes

The option to report a problem is now in one location, in the Settings menu in Google Meet on Android and iOS.

Google Meet is updating the location of some meeting controls on Android and iOS devices to organize features in a more intuitive way. The option to report a problem is now in one location, in the Settings menu.

Host management controls will move from the overflow menu to the settings menu, under the “General” section in Google Meet on Android and iOS.

Google Meet is updating the location of some meeting controls on Android and iOS devices to organize features in a more intuitive way. Host management controls will move from the overflow menu to the settings menu, under the “General” section.

Updated design for Google Meet meeting controls on iOS devices.

Updates to the location of Google Meet meeting controls on iOS devices, intended to organize features in a more intuitive way. Emoji reactions are moving to the bottom bar, hand raise feature to the overflow menu, host management controls to the settings menu, and the report a problem option is now in the Settings menu. For iOS, the end call button is moving to the right side.

your meeting notes document will now include citations, or timestamps, which correlate to the exact point in the meeting transcript that references the summarized notes.

For example, you’ll see something like: “Sophie discussed the updated marketing plan (00:08:32)”.

Google Meet now allows users to scroll through the last 30 minutes of live and translated captions.

Google Meet is improving the live and translated captions experience by enabling users to scroll back and review the last 30 minutes of captions. Previously, captions disappeared in real-time; this update allows users to review missed portions of the conversation or specific details mentioned earlier at their own pace.

“take notes for me” will capture next steps discussed during the meeting in a new “suggested next steps” section.

Powered by AI, these next steps and follow-ups will automatically be identified and organized within the meeting notes document.

improving the live captions and translated captions experience in Google Meet by including the ability to scroll through the text.

This update makes it possible to scroll back and review the last 30 minutes of captions at your own pace.

Instructors using Meet LTI can now control when meeting recordings are shared with students.

Instructors using Google Meet Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) to create and host meetings can now control how meeting recordings are shared. Previously, all meeting participants had access to the recording automatically; now, instructors can use a toggle within the 'Meet artifacts' tab to manage when recordings are shared with students.

Instructors can control how meeting recordings are shared through Meet LTI.

Instructors using Meet LTI™ to create and host meetings can control how meeting recordings are shared. Previously, everyone in the meeting could access the recording after the meeting. Now, instructors can control when recordings are shared with students.

Instructors using Meet LTI™ to create and host meetings can control how meeting recordings are shared

Now, instructors can control when recordings are shared with students.

Google Meet adds more screen reader options for in-meeting reactions.

To improve accessibility for users with vision disabilities, Google Meet is introducing several new screen reader options for in-meeting reactions. Users can now customize their experience by choosing to disable reaction announcements, play a sound for all reactions, announce only the emoji, or announce both the emoji and the sender. These settings can be adjusted during a meeting via the Shift+R shortcut or through the Settings menu under Reactions > Accessibility.

We are adding several more options for how reactions in Google Meet are experienced through screen readers

more options for how reactions in Google Meet are experienced through screen readers

Google Meet hardware now supports Comeen and StratosMedia for custom digital signage screensavers.

Admins can now use Comeen or StratosMedia digital signage content as screensavers across their Google Meet hardware fleet. This opt-in feature is managed at the organizational unit (OU) level via the admin console. Users should note that Comeen and StratosMedia are paid services and that power-saving settings should be adjusted to ensure the custom screensavers remain visible during working hours.

Logitech Android-based Google Meet hardware devices now support joining Cisco Webex and Zoom calls.

Google is expanding interoperability for Google Meet hardware by allowing Logitech Android-based devices, specifically the Rally Bar, Rally Bar Mini, and Rally Bar Huddle appliances, to call directly into Cisco Webex and Zoom meetings. This feature is enabled by default and can be managed by administrators via the Workspace Admin console, facilitating easier collaboration with external partners and customers.

Google Meet hardware from Logitech now supports Webex and Zoom calls.

Logitech Android-based Google Meet hardware devices now support Cisco Webex and Zoom calls. Users can join Webex and Zoom calls directly from these devices, enabling collaboration with more customers and partners. This feature is enabled by default and can be disabled in the Admin console.