Google expands HD video calling, new Meet call feature rolled out

Google started to roll out 1080p video resolution for 1:1 Google Meet calls earlier this year and now the company has announced that it is expanding 1080p to meetings with three or more participants. This higher resolution is available on the web when using computers with a 1080p camera. 1080p resolution is off by default — users with 1080p cameras will be prompted to turn on the higher resolution option before entering the meeting, or it can be turned on or off via the settings menu. 

It is worth noting 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.

Meanwhile, Google has announced that it will implement stricter rules in Gmail for bulk senders from February 2024 in an effort to reduce spam and other unwanted emails. “We’re introducing new requirements for bulk senders — those who send more than 5,000 messages to Gmail addresses in one day — to keep your inbox even safer and more spam-free,” the company said. (with inputs from IANS)