This week brings improved presentation views in Google Meet, smoother Calendar scheduling inside Gmail and Docs, and greater flexibility for IT administrators.
1. Updated Tiled Layout for Google Meet
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What’s New: View up to 16 participants simultaneously, even while someone is presenting.
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Why It Helps: Keeps remote meetings engaging and interactive.
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Setup: Enabled by default—no admin setup required.
- Note: No admin action is necessary to enable this, and instructions to adjust your layout preferences can be found here.
2. Direct Calendar Editing in Gmail & Google Docs
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What’s New: Manage Google Calendar events directly from the right-hand side panel in Gmail and Docs.
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Key Feature: Built-in Find a Time tool allows you to check team availability without switching tabs.
3. Independent Admin Controls for Meet & Classic Hangouts
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What’s New: Admins can now manage settings for Google Meet and classic Hangouts separately in the Admin console.
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Why It Matters: Gives IT teams granular access control and policy flexibility.
- Tip: More information about managing these settings can be found in this article.
Upcoming: Google Meet in Gmail Mobile
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Coming Soon: Rolling out in early July 2020, Google Meet integration will allow mobile users to join calls directly from the Gmail app.
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Availability: Applies automatically to all Meet-enabled G Suite accounts.
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