Google Workspace updates from October 6

New features and improvements for Google Workspace

View this email in your browser Update(s) in this email: Bringing hand raising to Google Meet hardware devices Bringing hand raising to Google Meet hardware devices October 6, 2021, 5:35 pm Quick launch summary  Last year, we announced the ability to virtually raise your hand in Google Meet to enhance interaction without disrupting the flow of the conversation. We are now bringing this feature to all Google Meet hardware to help bring a more unified experience to hybrid working.  To raise your hand on a touch controller, simply tap "Raise Hand" at the top. Once a hand is raised, the moderator and all other participants will see a list of participants in the order in which they raised their hands.  The touch controller will also show you all other participants who raised their hand, as well as an easy way to switch back to the full participant list.  Hand Raise on a Room Kit using a touch controller Placed within the call controls, hand raise is easily accessible to room kits using a remote control. Simply open the participant list and click the hand raise button. If other participants raise a hand, participants and moderators in the room will see a notification as well as a badge on their video tile. A host using Hand Raise on a Room Kit with remote control Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.  End users: This feature will be ON by default. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using hand raising in meet  Rollout pace  Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on October 6, 2021  Availability  Available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Education Plus, Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Nonprofits, as well as G Suite Business customers.  Not available to Legacy Free, Business Starter, and Frontline.  Resources  Google Workspace Admin Help: Raise your hand in Google Meet Previous Posts: Configure member restrictions for groups, available in open beta Create meeting notes in Google Calendar View richer information about your coworkers directly in the sidebar for Google Chat, Calendar, Docs, and more. Control whether students can unenroll themselves from classes Making Google Classroom video meetings easier and more secure Note: We've recently changed how we send these emails. Please let us know if you have any feedback on this change here.  Google Workspace Updates Blog Google Workspace Release Calendar @GoogleWorkspace @GoogleWorkspace Google Cloud Community © 2021 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 You're receiving this email as you're subscribed to updates from the Google Workspace Updates blog. To change how you receive these emails, update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.