Out Of Credit? Don't Worry, Gmail Can Now Be Used For Phone Calls!

Google integrated Meet with Gmail. (photo: Solen Feyissa / Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Google again adds capabilities to its Gmail application. Now Gmail users can make voice and video calls to other Gmail users.

This launch comes after Google integrated Meet with Gmail. Gmail users can now make voice and video calls through the Gmail app directly, and allow users to switch between chat to video or audio calls when needed.

By launching this feature, Google aims to make it easier for office workers to connect with colleagues in the hybrid world of work.

Citing Digital Trends, Wednesday, December 8, recently, Google has also allowed users to join meetings and audio calls on Google Chat within the Gmail app on Android and iOS.

More about voice and video calling features in Gmail, currently still available for one-on-one chat, so one person can only connect with one person at a time. And it's likely the company will bring group chat capabilities in the future.

Google service users will now have four menu shortcuts at the bottom of their Gmail app, namely Mail, Chat, Rooms, and Meet. Users can select the phone or video icon in the upper right corner of the private chat to call someone directly.

To join the call, select a phone or click the video icon in a one-to-one chat. The app will show a list of people being called and missed calls will be marked with a red phone or video icon in conversations and chat lists.

This new feature can already be enjoyed in the next 15 days, and Android and iOS users can also try it on their devices.