Google is set to add 360-degree video backgrounds for Google Meet users on mobile.
The backgrounds, which include several locations such as a beach or a temple, will be added to Google's existing library of immersive backgrounds.
According to the company, the backgrounds use the device's gyroscope to allow the background to move with the user.
A Google blog states: "Adding to our existing library of immersive backgrounds, Meet users on mobile can use several new 360-degree video backgrounds.
"These backgrounds—which include a beach and a temple—use your device's gyroscope to create a dynamic experience that moves with you."
Google has confirmed that the 360-degree backgrounds are available on iOS and Android for all Google Workspace users and users with personal Google accounts.
Editable Widgets
As well as 360-degree video backgrounds, Google is also making it possible for developers to include interactive widgets to Chat app cards posted in the Chat message stream.
Users will have the ability to add checkboxes, radio buttons, and dropdowns to Chat app cards.
Google states that the editable widgets will allow users to quickly change information sent from Chat apps, such as:
- Changing the assignee on a task card or the due date on a task card.
- Selecting or deselecting options on a card.
The feature is available for Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Plus, Education Standard, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Frontline, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers.
