Google Meet Enhances Live Captions with 30-Minute History and Improved Note-Taking Features

Google Meet Adds 30-Minute History for Live Captions

• Feature Update: Google Meet is now offering a 30-minute history for live and translated captions, allowing users to scroll back and review the conversation at their own pace.
• Location: The caption history appears between the video frames and bottom row of controls, noting who's speaking and what was translated.
• Use Case: This feature is particularly useful for catching up on missed portions of the conversation or reviewing specific details mentioned earlier.
• Availability: The update is rolling out over the coming weeks to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google accounts.

Enhanced 'Take Notes for Me' Feature

• Key Updates: The Gemini-powered 'Take notes for me' feature now includes capturing key discussion points, sending recap emails, and noting next steps discussed during the meeting.
• Suggested Next Steps: A new section will allow users to review, edit, and assign follow-up tasks, ensuring important actions aren't missed.
• Availability: This enhancement is rolling out for Google Workspace customers including Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus, and those with the Gemini Education Premium add-on.