Description
Google introduced two new updates to Meet, its video communication service. Now, Google Meet users can provide custom background images and identify "external participants" who attend a meeting on the platform. The updates were released on Google's Workspace Updates blog, an official feed where the tech giant's Workspace team shares information about new features and improvements for its Workspace customers. Custom Google Meet background images
To make it easier for users to select a background image that correctly represents their company's specific brand and style, admins can now provide a set of images for the background override feature in Meet.
This update was made after receiving user feedback on how backgrounds that match an individual's brand guidelines are an important visual feature in critical meetings, Google said.
Rollout and availability: Rollout began on March 14 and is available to all Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business legacy subscribers.
"External" label for participants
The label is for people "outside" the domain of the meeting host. It is visible in the upper left corner of the screen and appears when these participants have joined the meeting. In the people panel, these participants will be marked with the same icon.
Rollout and Availability: Rollout began on March 14 for those who opted to keep their Workspace account on the rapid release and will begin on March 23 for those who selected the scheduled (default) release. The functionality will be fully visible in 1-3 days and up to 15 days, respectively.
It will be available to Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Plus, Education Standard, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Frontline, and Nonprofits customers.
However, people with personal Google accounts will not be able to use this update.
