Google adds Cast support to Meet, launches beta version of Duo for Android TV – Newz9

Internet search large Google has introduced that it’s going to add new options to two of its video conferencing apps — Google Meet and Google Duo.
Firstly, Google will roll out Google Meet on Cast support that may enable Google Meet customers to use the app on their good TVs or good shows. This function will assist Meet customers entry their group calls on an even bigger display screen.
Google mentioned that so as to use this function, customers will want to replace to the most recent version of Chrome and make it possible for their Chromecast machine additionally has the most recent firmware put in.
“Google Cast functionality is available for all Meet users, and casting works on Chromecast, TVs with built-in Chromecasts and Nest displays,” mentioned the corporate in a weblog put up.
Secondly, Google can also be launching a beta app of the Google Duo platform on Android TV within the coming weeks “in an effort to bring the video calling experience to more parts of your home.”
This function will enable customers to attend one-on-one and group calls from their TV. For these customers who should not have a digital camera constructed-in to their TVs can accomplish that by plugging in a USB digital camera.
For these unaware, earlier this month a report by 9to5Google claimed that Google is planning to shut down its Duo app now that it has merged the Meet app with Gmail. The report, citing sources, claims that the Meet app might be revamped with some of the options of Google Duo like end-to-end encryption, telephone contacting customers for video, 3D results and many others.
As per the report, this doubtless transfer by Google is linked to the truth that the corporate has positioned its client communication companies within the fingers of G Suite head Javier Soltero.