Google Meet just received an update to a Progressive Web App (PWA), as per the Google Workspace blog post. If you are not aware of PWAs, they are essentially websites created to look and act like apps.
Instead of opening your browser on a specific website, PWAs take their place directly among the installed applications. Google Meet PWA doesn't add any new features, but Google says that as a standalone app “it's easier to find and use and simplifies your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between tabs.” Users should also be able to enjoy the same functionality and features, such as the new layout and the ability to set animated wallpapers.
To install the PWA on a Chromebook, just go to meet.google.com and click the install icon at the far right of the URL bar. The addition of a PWA for Google Meet comes just a month after the same update for Zoom as well.
