You'll be able to use the video chat service on the web at and on mobile apps for iOS or Android. Meet started rolling out its free version earlier this month. Google is far from the only tech company looking to scoop up some of Zoom's business - Facebook, Skype and Microsoft have all recently released new free group video chat features and services. This seems to be taking aim at Zoom, which saw a massive surge in users after the coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines started - but has recently faced a number of security issues, including uninvited guests ' Zoombombing' meetings. Google also laid out a number of default privacy protections in place with Meet, including host controls (like the ability to admit or deny entry to a meeting, and mute or remove participants), complex meeting codes and encryption in transit. Video calls will have a 60-minute cap, but Google said it won't enforce that cap until after Sept.
The free version of Google Meet requires you to create a free Google account. While Google Hangouts and Duo were previously available for casual video chatting, Meet allows up to 100 participants on a call at once, and includes features such as scheduling, screen sharing and real-time captioning.
