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Google Meet Adds Audio Video Lock Feature to Help Hosts Mute Participants During Calls

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Google Meet Adds Audio Video Lock Feature to Help Hosts Mute Participants During Calls

Google Meet adds a new audio and video lock feature that allows the host to turn off the microphone and camera of selected participants during the meeting. It can also prevent participants from reopening them until the host unlocks them. Earlier this year, the search giant gave Google Meet hosts the ability to mute all participants at the same time in the desktop version of Google Meet. The latest Audio and Video Lock allows the host to prevent participants from unmute after they are muted.

Google announced the arrival of new features in a blog post on October 21st. The audio and video lock function allows the host to better control the meeting to ensure work efficiency. For example, the host can use this option when background noise interferes with other listeners. In addition, the host can also decide to allow participants to participate in different levels.

During the call, the latest audio and video locks will be applied to any breakout rooms that are subsequently launched—the same is true for small groups in Google Meet. After the breakout conference is formed, any changes made to the lock settings of a single room will not affect the settings of other breakout conferences or the main conference.

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This feature is available for devices with Android operating system version M or higher and iOS version 12 or higher. Users also need to have the latest version of the Meet or Gmail application. If the host or co-host turns on any of these locks, those using Google Meet for Android or iOS that don’t support the new features will be removed from the meeting. If participants try to join a meeting that has one of these locks enabled, they will be asked to update their application or use another device to join the meeting. Turning off the audio or video lock will allow these participants to rejoin the meeting.

The audio and video lock feature was launched on October 21 for users in the fast-release domain. It will be available to all users in the coming weeks. Google confirmed that it will be available to all Google Workspace customers as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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