Starting on May 3, 2021, Google Meet will begin the rapid release of some new features. All of these are based on feedback given by teachers who are using Google Meet. So if you have a suggestion, put it out there! When these features hit our domain, users will see a banner before joining the call that says "Meet has a new look." These are long awaited features we have been suggesting to Google since the beginning of the pandemic. They listened! Take a look at what is coming your way.
- Video Feeds:
- Hover over the feed to switch between the grid and tile pictures.
- Resize, move, and hide pictures on a call.
- Self View will appear at the bottom right of the grid and can be hidden.
- Viewing and Presenting:
- See what you are presenting in Google Meet, instead of "You are presenting your screen." This is a huge upgrade for teachers and users of Google Meet.
- Content may be unpinned to provide for larger video feeds.
- Always see participant name regardless of meeting size.
- Bottom Bar:
- All the controls are going to be located at the bottom of the Google Meet dashboard.
- The leave call button has been moved to prevent accidental call hang-ups.
- Other visual updates:
- Speaking person tile is outline in blue.
- When there are more participants than can be seen, you can use the Pin button on the shared screen to make smaller to see everyone. The Shared screen becomes part of the grid.
