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. 

Admins:
This feature will be ON by default and can only be turned OFF by turning off Meet meetings and calls for your organization. Alternatively, you can deploy the Google Meet (Original) app from Google Play or the App Store to managed devices if you do not wish for users to have calling capabilities (outbound and inbound calls). Note: We will introduce admin controls to restrict inbound calls next year. We’ll provide an update here on the Workspace Updates Blog when more information is available. If you have legacy calling enabled for your users, they will have access to features previously found in Duo (group calls, messages, moments, family mode, etc.) if they have not upgraded to the new Meet app. End users: Meet calls do not include legacy calling features previously found in Duo (group calls, messages, moments, family mode, knock knock) but those continue to be available if you have not upgraded to the new Meet app and are using legacy calling. Visit the Help Center to learn how to make Meet Calls with Google Meet and to learn about the new Google Meet app. 

iOS: 

Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting November 2, 2023 

Android: 

Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 14, 2023 

Available to all Google Workspace customers 

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Currently, Google Meet automatically adjusts your lighting for meetings on the web, helping to improve your video quality in underexposed environments. We’re now expanding this functionality to meetings taken on Google Meet Series One Desk 27 and Acer Chromebase for Meetings devices. | Available for all Google Workspace customers using Series One Desk 27 devices and Acer Chromebase for Meetings devices only. | Learn more about adjusting your lighting. 

Enhancements to Google Meet viewer mode improve user participation and gives hosts greater flexibility 

Viewers can now send emoji reactions during a meeting, which is a lightweight, non-disruptive way to engage and participate in meetings without interrupting the speaker. Meeting hosts and co-hosts will be able to promote a viewer to a meeting contributor while the hosts are using picture-in-picture mode. | Available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching & Learning upgrade, and Education Plus customers only. | Learn more about Google Meet viewer mode. 

Take Google Meet on-the-go with ease 

We’re 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, we’ll automatically detect whether you’re in-motion and prompt you to use On-the-Go mode. | Learn more about on-the-go in Meet. 

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. | Learn more about 1:1 video calling in Meet mobile app. 

Starting today, we’re 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 in Slides. 

Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. End users: To add GIFs to your slides, create a new presentation or open an existing presentation > go to Insert > Image > GIFs and stickers > search for GIFs and/or stickers > click on one or several to insert into slides. Visit the Help Center to learn more about inserting or deleting images & videos. 

Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 6, 2023Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 28, 2023

Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts 

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We’re introducing analytics in Google Classroom, providing a centralized view of Classroom data and insights for educators and education leaders. 

Designated education leaders and support staff now have direct visibility into student performance and engagement in the classroom, including if assignments are being completed, how grades are trending, and how Classroom features are being adopted. Education leaders will see a bird’s eye view of insights, with the ability to easily drill down further to identify which students, classes, and schools may need support. 

Educators will also be able to see the same type of data for the classes they teach, providing them with a centralized snapshot of how each student in their class is trending. For example, if an educator sees that a student has low assignment completion this month, they can drill down to the list of missing assignments and follow up to see how to best support this student. 

Admins and end users 

This feature provides relevant insights that are immediately actionable, so education leaders and educators can make informed decisions around how to best support student success. 

Admins: Super Admins automatically have access to Classroom analytics and must enable Classroom analytics for designated education leaders to access data on the entire organization or limited to specific organizational units. Educators will automatically be able to see class-level analytics for their classes. End users: 
Education leaders and support staff:
If enabled by your admin, you can access Classroom analytics directly from the Classroom homepage. Visit the Help Center to learn more about analytics dashboards for education leaders and support staff. Teachers:
You can automatically access class analytics from the class page header or on a class card in the Classroom homepage. Visit the Help Center to learn more about class analytics for educators.

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 7, 2023 

A Google Workspace for Education Plus license is required to access this feature for both education leaders and educators. Learn more about assigning licenses in the Help Center. Resources 

Launching through our Google Workspace Developer Preview Program, developers can now use the Google Meet API. Using this API, developers can:

Programmatically create and configure Meet calls. Retrieve information about past meetings, such as the meeting times and attendees. Access meeting artifacts, such as transcripts and video recordings. Subscribe to real time updates on meetings, such as when a participant joins or leaves. 

The API will give partners and customers the ability to create and configure Meet video conferences, allow their end users to join a conference, and post real-time updates from within their own applications.

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