In a press release, Zoom confirmed it is introducing an 'Attendance Status' feature that integrates with Google or Outlook calendars to see if an invitation has been accepted (or declined) and if the person has joined the meeting.

If sticking with Zoom for remote working, the app might soon prove additionally problematic for those that tend to show up to meetings at the last minute. Related: Zoom Is Selling A Device So You Can Stop Using Macs & PCs For Video Calls Fortunately, video calling isn't a monopoly and users have other options when Zoom isn't ideal, including Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger, among others. This, along with the limiting of Zoom call length, are some of the ways the service looks to incentivize users to upgrade to a paid subscription. For example, the service is now testing the use of ads for free users.

Zoom has also been making a number of changes recently. Beyond work and school, Zoom has also proved to be a popular way for friends and families to stay in touch when meeting up in person isn't possible. Zoom has exploded over the past year thanks to the pandemic and an increased reliance on remote working and learning. Zoom is rolling out a number of features that'll help ensure users show up to meetings on time.

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