Google is adding the ability to «call» another Google user with Google Meet – but within the Gmail mobile app, not within the Meet app. According to The Verge which spotted the development of the feature, the feature will essentially allow Gmail users to call other Gmail contacts with voice calls, in addition to the ability to join Google Meet meetings directly through the app. The report notes that the standalone Meet app will have the same ability to make calls and not just create group meetings in the future. Precise details regarding the availability of the calling feature via Gmail remain unclear and the company has not yet disclosed further details. It appears that Google aims to make Gmail the central hub for all other online services, such as Docs, Meet, Google Chat and others. According to information, the web client will receive a redesign to integrate all these services.
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In terms of design, an image in the report shows Google Workspace apps like Drive, Calendar, Notes, and even Call on the right side of the screen, with the Google Chats tab right next to it. On the left, we can see “spaces” instead of rooms next to the Meet, Chat, and Mail tabs. In a post, Google says, “any user who has Chat enabled in their Gmail settings will start seeing the term ‘Rooms’ automatically update to ‘Spaces.’ With Spaces, teams can share ideas, collaborate on documents, and manage tasks from a single place. Over the coming months, the company will update Spaces with many new features, Google says.
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However, more features in Gmail could also lead to a cluttered interface. The report claims that Gmail users will be able to hide tabs they don’t use. The redesign will start rolling out to business users first (in the coming weeks), and regular Gmail users will get the update later. Meanwhile, Google Calendar will now let you respond to a meeting request with your location. Google has previously added notable features to let users control Google Workspace apps directly from Gmail. For example, the company earlier made it easier for users to grant access to files in Drive directly from Gmail.
Information source: news18.com
