Google Meet is getting a major update that will change how video calls look and work. It will offer users more control over video tiles to improve the experience of video calls. The new update will roll out starting on March 31 for both Workspace customers and personal Google accounts.
Google Meet is getting a new look: Here’s what’s changing
In a blog post, Google wrote, “We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new, redesigned layout experience for Google Meet that will improve communication and collaboration for all users, but especially for those in hybrid meetings.” The new Google Meet update will introduce three new features — Dynamic layouts, Dynamic tiles, and Face match — to redesign the look of video meetings.
Dynamic layouts: “Portrait tiles” mainly focus on faces by cutting out extra backgrounds. The system will arrange the tiles more efficiently to use space better. The refreshed design adds colors for users who have their cameras off. In addition, when ‘Dynamic tiles’ is not active, room tiles appear larger in the grid. Users also have more control over how tiles are cropped, including their self-view. On top of that, the pin limit has increased from 3 to 6, giving more flexibility to customize the layout. Users who don’t want to see portrait tiles can switch from Auto (dynamic) to Tiled (legacy) in the layout settings.
Dynamic tiles: When using Google Meet hardware, it creates an individual video tile for up to 3 meeting participants joining from the same conference room. AI detects who is speaking and highlights only their tile without needing extra hardware requirements. Other participants can pin these tiles just like any other, making it easier to focus on specific speakers.
Face match: It lets users associate their name with their face when using Dynamic tiles in a room with Google Meet hardware. The Companion mode on the web allows users to label their tile, providing a consistent experience for everyone, whether they are in the room or joining remotely.
