There’s no escaping Google Meet on Chromebooks now
Google Meet will now come pre-installed on Chromebooks
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In an effort to make it easier for users to stay connected whileworking from homeor learning remotely,Googlehas announced thatGoogle Meetwill now come pre-installed on allChromebooks.
The search giant’svideo conferencing softwarehas proved to be a helpful tool to keep in touch with friends, family and coworkers during the pandemic which is why the company has decided to pre-install the app as part of the latest update toChrome OS.
Going forward, the Google Meet app will be available in Chrome OS' Launcher so that Chromebook users can easily start a video call without having to open theirbrowseror download the app from theGoogle Play Store.
Google has also madeperformance improvements to Meet on Chrome OSsuch as adapting video calls to different network conditions and adjusting video performance when a user is sharing their screen.
Stay connected from anywhere
In addition to announcing that Google Meet will now come pre-installed on Chromebooks, Google also revealed in a newblog postthat Chrome OS now supportseSIMfor cellular connectivity.
With an eSIM-compatible Chromebook such as theAcer Chromebook Spin 513orAcerChromebook 511, users can download and switch between carrier profiles without having to insert or remove a physicalSIM cardfrom their devices.
eSIM is quite a useful feature especially for those who can’t be bothered to run to the store to pick up a SIM card as well as for international travelers that need to frequently switch between carriers while away from home.
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If you have an eSIM-compatible Chromebook, you can go to Settings, and then click on “Mobile data” in the “Network” section to add a connection.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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