Subj : Google Meet may finally have trumped Microsoft Teams and Zoom wit
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Apr 25 2024 12:00:05

Google Meet may finally have trumped Microsoft Teams and Zoom with its 
super-useful new call switching feature

Date:
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:44:24 +0000

Description:
No need to hang up and rejoin - new Google Meet "switch here" feature makes 
it easy to transfer calls.

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Being cut off or having to hang up on important work calls when on the move 
could be a thing of the past thanks to a new Google Meet feature. 

The video conferencing service has announced a new tool that will allow users 
to transfer between a call on a mobile device to a laptop (or vice versa) 
with just a click. 

The new "Switch here" function should prove incredibly useful for those on 
the move, for example if you are heading into the office, but are running 
late for a call, so have to start it on your phone, before switching to your 
PC or laptop when you get to your desk. Switch here 

"In today's world, getting our work done can happen from many locations, 
across many devices," the company noted in a Google Workspace Updates blog 
announcing the news. "Beginning today, you can smoothly transfer between 
devices while on a Google Meet call without hanging up and rejoining." 

The Switch here option will be displayed when joining a meeting on a laptop 
or PC, allowing users to switch the call from a mobile device without losing 
or disrupting the conversation. (Image credit: Google) 

Once transferred, a notification will appear on the first device noting, Call 
switched to another device, meaning there's no need to manually rejoin or 
even hang up on the initial call. 

Google Meet promises "seamless" switching between devices, but in real life 
this may depend on network strength and the actual computing capabilities of 
your devices, but we're keen to try it out. 

The function will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users 
with personal Google accounts, across Google Meet on Android and iOS mobile 
devices. It is rolling out now, with no admin action required. 

The launch is the latest tweak to Google Meet as the company looks to make it 
more engaging and interactive for users. Recently, the platfom announced it 
would bringing its "Companion Mode second screen tool to the Meet app for 
Android and iOS devices, offering a quick way to participate in meetings 
without opening a laptop, and giving more flexibility to the way users work 
and meet. More from TechRadar Pro We've also rounded up the best productivity 
tools around right now These are the best free office software choices we've 
found Those company-wide Google Meet calls might just get a bit less painful



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/google-meet-may-finally-have-trumped-microsoft-t
eams-and-zoom-with-its-super-useful-new-call-switching-feature


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