Google Meet is about to get a little more lively.
On Wednesday, the company said it’s adding several new features to its video conferencing software, mostly focusing on safety and engagement in online classes.
Perhaps the most noticeable will be support for emoji reacts, which are coming “later this year.” To express yourself with an emoji, users will be able to click on the “Raise hand” icon and then choose a reaction. They’ll also be able to pick emoji skin tones from a palette on the left and find the one that best represents them.
Should the reactions become cumbersome, Meet admin will have the ability to restrict when emoji can and cannot be used. Read more…
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