Google Meet which is one of the most used communication tools for professionals now gets a picture-in-picture mode in Chrome. The company has further announced that the new picture-in-picture mode is more feature rich and engaging.
According to the blog post, users will be able to raise their hands during meetings if they have any questions, use in-meeting chat, put on captions, and even adjust the picture-in-picture mode to achieve flexible layouts directly. The feature is available for all Google Workspace accounts and users with personal Google Accounts.
“Our new picture-in-picture experience provides greater flexibility when screen sharing or navigating to a relevant screen for a more dynamic experience,” the company said.
Before the announcement, the picture-in-picture mode allowed the users to switch the camera and microphone on and off or leave the meeting using the options provided on the screen. But now, Google has added a variety of features to make the multitasking experience more functional, faster, and hassle-free.
How To Use Picture-In-Picture Mode On Chrome
Below are the steps following which you can use the picture-in-picture mode:
1. While you are in a meeting, tap on the More Options button which is at the bottom of the screen
2. Tap on Open picture-in-picture mode
3. Now a small version of the meeting will start displaying on the right side of the screen.
The short window is movable and all you have to do is tap hold and drag it wherever you want across the screen. If the users are looking to resize the panel, they can tap on the edge and resize it accordingly.
If anyone wants to exit, they need to tap on the back tab icon and will be brought back to the original meeting tab/
In the meantime, this week saw the beginning of the rollout of a new viewer mode by tech giant Google in its video communication service, allowing users to choose everyone as a viewer option while generating their Calendar invite. Designating attendees as “viewers” in Google Meet will help to minimise potential meeting interruptions like audio disruptions.
