Gmail update now allows you to make voice calls and video calls

Google has had a long history of creating and abandoning chat apps – see the infamous Killed by Google’s Twitter account for more details on the many victims. Now, the company seems to be trying again adding voice and video calls to Gmail, one of its most popular applications. After integrating Google Meet, Google now gives you the ability to make voice and video calls through the Gmail app, and will allow you to switch between chat and a video or audio call when needed.

Google has Announced that you can now join meetings and audio calls in Google chat within the Gmail application on Android and iOS. As of now, the feature is available for one-to-one chats, so a person can only connect with one person at a time. Google aims to make it easier for office workers to connect with colleagues in the hybrid world of work.

You will now have four menu shortcuts at the bottom of your Gmail app, namely Mail, Chat, Rooms, and Meet. You can select the phone or video icon in the upper right corner of a one-to-one chat to call someone directly. To join a call, select the phone or video chip within the one-to-one chat. The app will display a banner of the person you are on a call with and missed calls will be indicated by a red phone or video icon within the conversation and chat list.

Google has started rolling out the new update to the Gmail app for Android and iOS. It may take up to 15 days before it appears on your device.

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