Google is bringing GIFs and stickers directly into Google Slides. GIFs and stickers empower you to build visual, dynamic, and creative presentations that help you connect with your audience. This new feature will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.
1:1 video calling in the Google Meet mobile app is now available
You can now make cloud-encrypted 1:1 video calls to other users in your organization using the Meet mobile app. Previously, you had to create a meeting link ahead of time, which could then be shared in a calendar invite, chat, or email. Now you can place a Meet call on your mobile app directly to a colleague, ringing their mobile device. Within the call, you’ll also have access to the latest Meet features including in-meeting chat, virtual backgrounds and visual effects, live closed captions, and more depending on your Workspace edition.
More choice in Google Workspace with new client-side encryption partners
Client-side encryption (CSE) is a state-of-the-art privacy-preserving technology that keeps customer data private and allows the customer to be the sole arbiter of their data. Google has partnered with global data security leader, Thales, to provide customers with a variety of key service options when they enable CSE in Workspace. In addition, Google has launched strategic partnerships with Stormshield and Flowcrypt, who also provide options for customers to manage their own encryption keys and help keep their data sovereign and confidential.
Google is introducing a new, simplified mobile experience that will make taking calls on-the-go easier and less distracting. When you join Google Meet from your mobile device, it will automatically detect whether you’re in-motion and prompt you to use On-the-Go mode. Your meeting experience will be streamlined to surface the most important features to keep you focused and save you bandwidth.