Gmail’s redesigned interface including Chat and Meet is now the new default - TechCrunch

Google is introducing an option in the quick settings menu for you to disable Chat or Meet, so you can quickly hide sections that you don't interact with

Gmail is now rolling out a new user interface that will show Chat and Meet sections in the side pane by default unless you’ve already disabled them. Google introduced this new integrated view earlier… [+2440 chars]

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