Like other videoconferencing solutions, Google Meet has seen significant growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it makes sense that Google is working fast to release new features. The app gets some significant updates that have already started rolling out.
One is a Zoom-like gallery view that lets you see 16 participants at once. While Zoom can take up to 49 people on the same call, the jump from four to 16 for Google Meet is a good improvement nonetheless. Google Meet will let you present a single Chrome tab starting today if you want.
The app gets a low-light mode that will first be making its way to mobile users, allowing those who make video calls in darker environments to be seen easily. It will be coming to web users "in the future."
And then, background noise cancellation will be coming to G Suite Enterprise and G Suite Enterprise for Education users on the web in the coming weeks and "later" to mobile users. This feature allows the app to mute sounds like dogs barking in the background or any other unwanted noise during calls.
Source: The Verge + TechCrunch