Google Phone app could be getting a FaceTime-like feature

March 9, 2024

TL;DR Google is testing a new feature in the Phone app that lets you seamlessly switch from a regular phone call to a Google Meet video call with just a tap. This feature is currently in beta testing and only showing up for a limited number of users on Pixel phones. Google’s video conferencing platform, …

Google Meet’s hand raise feature just got a lot more real

November 22, 2023

Asking a question on Google Meet is getting a little more interactive. Google is rolling out a new gesture detection feature that lets you physically raise your hand to alert the group that you have a question versus clicking the raise hand button. Sure, it’s a minor thing, but after a long day sitting online, …