Here is the best description I've found of new features and the rollout plan (generally speaking). Most will be available for free but some (breakout rooms, polls, and PERMANENT recordings) are for paid only.

Also, here is their Blog organized by Google Meet only. Great resource!

Also, specific to the Blur Feature, here iare their rollout dates:

Rollout pace

Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout to eligible devices (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 15, 2020
Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout to eligible devices (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on September 28, 2020

On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:39 AM Marisa Cotilletta <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Perfect. Thank you for this!

On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:38 AM Raymond Ballou <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I think this list is still accurate.
R

Control for moderators ( free for GSFE accounts )
-Prohibit participants ejected/denied ( August )
-End meetings for all participants ( September )
-Manage joins in bulk ( September )
-Disable chat / restrict who can present ( September )
-Teacher must join first ( September )

Interactivity in Meet ( free for GSFE accounts )
-7x7 grid ( September )
-Jamboard in Meet ( September )
-Blur or replace backgrounds ( October )
-Hand-raising ( later this year )

Launching in October
-Attendance tracking ( requires Paid GSEFE account )
-Breakout rooms ( requires Paid GSEFE account )

Launching later this year
-Q&A features ( requires Paid GSEFE account )

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