Google Chat in Gmail will now let you make 1:1 audio and video calls. Google bring the update specifically for mobile users on Android and iOS platforms and is limit to only 1:1 chats.
That means that you will be able to make audio and video calls only with individual users available in your chat list.
You will also see missed calls and ongoing call details from the chat roster of Gmail.
As a result of the update that was initially announce in September, the users who have enable Google Chat in Gmail will start seeing the phone and video icons on the top-right corner of a 1:1 chat.
You just need to tap on any of these icons to directly make an audio or video call, depending on your preference.
Gmail will notify you about an ongoing call with a blue banner appearing at the top of the screen.
It will include the name of the person on the call, along with its duration.
Gmail will indicate missed calls with a red phone or video icon within the conversation and chat roster.
The new calling experience is rolling out for all users with personal Google accounts as well as Google Workspace, G Suite Basic, and Business customers.
Both caller and receive are require to be on the latest version of Gmail to make and receive calls.
Google Said in the blog post :
“As some teams begin to return to office, while others remain distributed, we hope this makes it easier to connect with your colleagues in the hybrid work world,”.
“This feature will allow you to seamlessly switch between chat to a video or audio call when needed, helping you collaborate and move your work forward.”
The calling update on Gmail notably comes in the midst of Google’s transition from Hangouts to Google Chats.
And the move was initially meant for Google Workspace, it is gradually also coming to regular users as the Hangouts service is set to be discontinue.
You can enable Google Chat in Gmail by turning on Show the chat and spaces tab after going to General then Chats from the settings menu on the Gmail app.
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