Google Chat is rolling out instantaneous voice conferences — just like Slack’s Huddles — that allow you to shortly change to a voice or video name from inside a chat. Google shouldn’t be giving the function a brand new identify, although, opting to name the function “Huddles” as nicely.
If you’re in a Google Chat, you’ll be able to shortly begin a huddle by clicking on the drop-down menu subsequent to the decision icon after which deciding on the “Start the huddle” possibility.
The decision will default to a voice name, however customers can activate video or share their screens, similar to with Google Meet.
The function, first introduced by Google final 12 months as a part of the Google Chat refresh, is rolling out beginning as we speak and shall be accessible to all Workspace customers within the coming weeks.