With this new update, Google also emphasized and prided itself on the security measures in place that makes Google Meet a more reliable video conferencing platform "that’s trusted by schools, governments and enterprises around the world". Thus, Google seems to address one of the major weaknesses of Zoom, Google Meet's competitor, which are security glitches. Regarding Meet's measures of security, Google stated:
Privacy and security are paramount, no matter if it’s a doctor sharing confidential health information with a patient, a financial advisor hosting a client meeting, or people virtually connecting with each other for graduations, holidays and happy hours. Our approach to security is simple: make products safe by default. We designed Meet to operate on a secure foundation, providing the protections needed to keep our users safe, their data secure, and their information private.Another important update is that of G Suite Essentials which from now till Sept. 30 will be available for free of charge for all users. G Suite Essentials "is perfect for teams that need access to Meet’s more advanced features, such as dial-in phone numbers, larger meetings, and meeting recording. G Suite Essentials also includes Google Drive for easy and secure access to all of a team’s content, and Docs, Sheets and Slides for content creation and real-time collaboration."
