Google Chat introduces audio 'Huddles' powered by Meet: Here’s what it is

Google is enhancing its communication platform, Google Chat, with a new audio-only feature called "Huddles." This new feature is powered by Google Meet, offering users a seamless way to have quick, informal conversations without the need for video.
“Powered by Google Meet, huddles let you start an audio-first meeting, making real-time collaboration easier than ever. Once the huddle has started, you can resize or drag the window, add video, or share your screen for a fuller meeting experience while multitasking in Chat,” said Google in a blog post.
“Huddles help to reduce meeting fatigue for hybrid workers, and eliminates the need for lengthy discussions over email or in Chat. Instead of jumping out of the conversation and into a meeting, huddles integrates directly and smoothly into the Chat experience. The format of huddles also supports multi-tasking while in Chat as you can easily resize or share your screen,” adds Google.

The introduction of Huddles further solidifies Google's position as a leading provider of communication and collaboration tools. By combining the convenience of Chat with the audio quality of Meet, Google aims to cater to a wider range of communication needs.