Google Meet has launched a new full-screen mode designed to enhance the visibility of presentations and screen shares during video calls. This update prioritizes shared content by maximizing its display area and relocating meeting participants to a slim sidebar.
The new feature aims to improve focus on shared materials like slide decks, documents, or demos. Previously, a significant portion of the screen was occupied by participant galleries, potentially distracting from the presentation itself. With this update, the shared content takes center stage, occupying a larger section of the screen.
The rollout commenced on July 29 for Rapid Release domains, although Google anticipates that the full deployment to these domains could take over two weeks. Scheduled Release domains are slated to receive the feature starting August 14, with wider availability expected within a few days of that date.
Users can activate the full-screen mode by clicking the “Enter full screen” button located at the bottom of an active presentation. This new functionality is accessible to all Google Workspace customers, including Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. Google states that while it may not be the most significant update, it is expected to streamline the user experience during presentations.
