Google has introduced new Workspace updates for its messaging platform Google Chat, which is primarily accessible to all customers through Gmail. These options, which embody video messaging functionality, are aimed toward bettering the communication between customers, saving time and making it simpler. The corporate additionally builds upon the voice messaging characteristic that it launched earlier this yr on Google Chat by taking it a step additional with added capabilities.
Video Messages
In a Workspace weblog, Google highlighted the introduction of video messaging functionality in Google Chat and revealed a few of its real-world use instances. It may be utilized by buyer help or gross sales crew members for sharing video updates about new options or account modifications, the corporate says. Additionally it is claimed to turn out to be useful for sharing company-wide updates or a proxy for a reside assembly that was missed by members.
Like another chat message, this characteristic can be utilized in direct messages (DMs), group DMs, and areas, and will be interacted with by quoting, replying or reacting. Messages despatched or obtained will likely be saved within the Media part of the Shared tab.
Nonetheless, the video messaging characteristic has sure limitations, essentially the most notable of which is its availability. As per Google, video messaging in Google Chat isn’t accessible on ChromeOS, Linux, and Firefox. Whereas customers can obtain them on all platforms, they will solely be despatched on the internet. This characteristic isn’t accessible on cell for the time being.
Voice Message Transcriptions
In a subsequent weblog put up, Google additionally introduced the rollout of transcription capabilities for voice messages on Google Chat. Following its introduction, customers will now see automated transcriptions of voice messages in Chat on the internet and cell. It may be considered by tapping on the brand new View transcript choice which seems beneath the voice message. Alternatively, customers can even select to cover transcripts.
Google says voice message transcripts are handled as readable texts for display readers. It should adhere to the gadget’s language settings.