Google is extending its policy that lets complimentary Google Meet users host requires longer than 60 minutes. The policy was set to expire after September 30th, now complimentary users can host those longer calls through March 2021.
” As we expect a holiday with less travel and crucial milestones like household reunions, PTA conferences and weddings hosted over video, we wish to continue helping those who depend on Meet to remain in touch over the coming months,” stated Google Meets group item manager, Samir Pradhan, in a post. “As an indication of our dedication, today were continuing limitless Meet calls (as much as 24 hours) in the totally free variation through March 31, 2021 for Gmail accounts.”
Google has gradually updated Google Meet this year
September 30th likewise marks when G Suite and G Suite for Education clients are set to lose totally free access to some sophisticated Google Meet features, such as hosting conferences with up to 250 participants and the ability to conserve meeting recordings to Google Drive. That open door is not being extended, Google confirmed to The Verge.
The extension needs to come as a relief for those who have actually counted on the service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Google has actually steadily upgraded Google Meet this year to keep it competitive with other video conferencing services like Zoom, including functions such as a Zoom-like gallery view (which can now reveal up to 49 individuals at once) and background blur.
