Google has made it possible for Workspace users to send multiple images or videos simultaneously via Google Chat messages.
According to the Google Workspace blog, users can now attach files of up to 200MB from their computer, mobile device or Google Drive directly to messages.
Google says the supported image files include JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WBMP, and HEIC.
Previously, users could only send single media files, meaning that the process of sending multiple files time-consuming.
For mobile users, all they have to do is tap the “photos” button in Google Chat and then select up to 20 images or videos before pressing send.
Desktop users can upload files directly from their device to Google Chat or upload them to Google Drive before selecting send in Chat.
The feature is now available for users across iOS devices, and the rollout for Android devices began on September 15, with Google expecting it to be completed by October 3.
The update to Chat comes weeks before Google upgrades the Hangout platform to Chat on November 1.
Any current Google Hangout users are being urged to switch to Chat ahead of the deadline, with Hangouts set to redirect to Chat from November automatically.
The Google blog states:
“Google Hangouts is being upgraded to Google Chat at the end of 2022 for those who haven’t already upgraded.
“Some people may have already moved to Google Chat and may no longer be able to use Google Hangouts on some platforms.”
Google has recently updated its Workspace offering for Android users by adding the ability to play various games with others as the company reveals a host of new updates.
In an Android blog post, the company announced it had made tweaks to Meet, file sharing, Gboard, and more.
The new features have been designed to keep users connected as well as improve workflows and user experiences.
Last month, Google announced that its Workspace offering is available to solo business owners in Europe as it expanded the Workspace Individual platform.
Google Workspace Individual includes all the features of the Workspace platform, such as Gmail, Meet, Calendar, Slide, and more.
