With this latest update, the call UI will look more like the meeting UI, and call controls will be more readily available. In-call messaging is now supported, so you can share links and rude comments if you choose while on mute. Emoji reactions will also be available in group calls, you'll be able to stack effects like backgrounds and filters, and you'll also be able to share your screen in calls.
Not all of us are as excited about showing our faces on a call as we were in, say, 2020. To that end, Google is updating the mobile app interface for a better audio-only experience with larger buttons. The company also claims you'll be able to easily switch a call from your PC to your Android phone or tablet.
This update is another step in the slow and unstable rollout of the combined Duo and Meet experience. The new version is rolling out slowly and all call participants will need to have the updated version of the app installed in order to use the new features. It may take a minute before you see them available.
