The app works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and budget Chromebooks. Knowing how to join calls and create new meetings is vital, especially if you're new to Google Meet.

Google Meet is currently upgrading the personal video calling experience and as part of this the “original” app has stopped working.

Google is discontinuing the original version of Google Meet to streamline its video conferencing offerings. The Meet (Original) app is no longer functional, prompting users to download the newer ...

Before October 2024, features such as this Google Gemini-infused tool wouldn’t have been possible with the old, now-defunct Google Meet app that was once called Hangouts Meet.

Google is retiring its Meet (original) app in favor of the up-to-date Meet app. Those using the service have to download the newer version.