Tech giant Google is rolling out one-to-one voice and video calls to Google Chat within the Gmail app on iOS and Android.
The company said users can now start or join meetings and audio calls from individual chats in Google Chat in Gmail. This feature is currently only available for individual chats.
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“As some teams begin to return to the office while others remain distributed, we expect that this makes it easier for you to connect with your peers in the world of hybrid work,” the company said in a post from blog.
“This feature will allow you to seamlessly switch from chat to a video or audio call when needed, helping you to collaborate and move your work forward,” he added.
To call someone directly, users can select the phone or video icon in the top right corner of a one-to-one chat. To join a call, they select their phone or video chip in individual chat.
During a call, the user will see a banner of the person they are on a call with, the duration of the call, and a Meet icon in the chat list.
The company mentioned that missed calls will be indicated with a red phone or video icon in the conversation and chat list.
While users can select “Join a Call” in the Google Chat app, they will be redirected to the Gmail app where the call will take place.
“If you don't have the Gmail app on your device, you will be asked to download it through the Google Play Store or the App Store. We will provide an update on the Google Workspace Updates Blog when this feature becomes available for the mobile Google Chat app," the company said.
