Overview

• Google Chat's new 'Huddles' feature enables users to initiate instant audio calls directly within chats, with options to add video and screen sharing.
• The feature is similar to Slack's Huddles, sharing the same name, and integrates Google Meet functionalities for a seamless experience.
• Huddles can be launched from direct messages, group chats, or spaces, and appear in a picture-in-picture mode to allow multitasking during calls.
• The rollout is currently underway for users on Rapid Release domains, with Scheduled Release domain users gaining access starting January 6, 2025.
• This update follows Google's broader efforts to enhance Workspace tools, including recent AI-powered features like conversation summaries in Google Chat.