Google Extends 1080p Streaming to Group Calls in Google Meet
In a recent update, Google has expanded its high-definition 1080p streaming to group calls within its Google Meet application, following its initial rollout for one-on-one conversations. This enhancement is now available for meetings involving three or more participants on the web.
Google announced this development in a blog post, stating, “Today, we’re expanding 1080p to meetings with three or more participants. This higher resolution is available on the web when using computers with a 1080p camera.”
Users with 1080p cameras will find that the 1080p resolution feature is turned off by default. They will receive prompts to activate the higher resolution option before joining a meeting. Alternatively, users can enable or disable this feature via the settings menu, according to Google.
Google also emphasized that “1080p is only sent when one or more users are pinning the 1080p-enabled user on a screen large enough to render the 1080p video feed. In those specific scenarios, additional bandwidth will be required to be able to send 1080p video — Meet will automatically adjust the resolution if the device is bandwidth constrained.”
Additionally, Google has disclosed plans to implement stricter rules in Gmail for bulk senders starting in February 2024. This initiative aims to reduce spam and unwanted emails by imposing new requirements on bulk senders—those who send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in a single day.
“We’re introducing new requirements for bulk senders—to keep your inbox even safer and more spam-free,” the company stated.
