What is changing?
You can now blur or replace your background with an image in Google Meet on Android. You can choose from images curated by Google, including office spaces, landscapes, and abstract backgrounds. This feature is now available on the web.
Who is shocked?
End users
Why would you use it?
Having the ability to blur or replace your meeting backgrounds can help you show off more of your personality or help hide your surroundings if you prefer.
Additional details
Support for replacing your background with a custom image on Android and support for iOS are coming soon; We will announce on the Google Workspace Updates blog when they are available.
First steps
- Administrators: This feature can be controlled with an administrator setting. Visit the Help Center to learn how to control whether users can change their background in Google Meet.
- End Users: This feature is disabled by default. Visit our Help Center to learn more about how to change your background in Google Meet. Note: Virtual backgrounds work on latest mobile devices, please visit device compatibility page for more information.
Implementation pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release Domains: Gradual release on eligible devices (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting June 7, 2021.
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers.
Resources
- Google Help: Change your background in a video conference
- Google AI Blog: Background features in Google Meet, powered by the web ML
road map
- This feature was included as a next release.
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