Google's upcoming call transfer feature is coming along and might start with Google Meet first

Google’s upcoming call transfer feature is coming along and might start with Google Meet first،

The ability to group and share Wi-Fi passwords, hotspots, and video calls on the move between Android devices has been rumored for some time now. However, new evidence suggests that the video call forwarding feature in particular might be tied to just one specific app: Google Meet.

“Call forwarding,” as the feature is believed to be called, would allow you to link devices connected with the same Google account, allowing seamless sharing of these services. Recently, a Android Authority Breaking down the underlying code that powers this feature found more information on how it works.

At first glance, it appears that the feature has recently changed its name. Indeed, in a previous version of Google Play Services (v24.06.12), the tipster @AssembleDebug found references to it by activating certain hidden indicators. These called it “Call Cast”, instead of “Call Transfer”, as found in the latest version (v24-08-12). However, as in this latest version there is also a reference to “Call Cast”, it is now believed that these may be separate features: one for video and one for audio.

Cross-device services in Google Play Services

✓ Call Cast
✓ Wifi sharing
✓ Hotspot sharing

May be enabled in the next Play Services beta. Screenrecord is from version 24.06.12, enabled with many flags.#Google #Android pic.twitter.com/bvUbnYbB9d

– AssembleDebug (@AssembleDebug) February 9, 2024

In this latest iteration, the code turned out to have a very specific reference to Google Meet and similar apps. This suggests that Meet will most definitely be one of the supported apps, and the “apps like Google Meet” reference could mean it extends to other video calling apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Switch between
devices during video calls in apps like Google Meet
View video calls
on your devices and switch between them ;/string>

While we still don't have a confirmed release date, it's clear that Google is gearing up to make the Android experience even more connected. The ability to transfer video calls – and perhaps even voice calls – between our devices will be a real game-changer for those juggling multiple Android smartphones or tablets.