Jamboard
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| Also known as | Google Jamboard |
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| Developer | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Product family | Google Workspace |
| Type | Interactive whiteboard |
| Release date | May 23, 2017 |
| Discontinued | January 1, 2025 |
| Display | 55" 4K (60 Hz) |
| Input |
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| Camera | HD camera |
| Online services | Google Workspace |
| Website | |
Jamboard is a digital interactive whiteboard developed by Google to work with Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite. It was officially announced on 25 October 2016. It has a 55" 4K touchscreen display and can be used for online collaboration using Google Workspace. The display can also be mounted onto a wall or be configured into a stand.
Google announced on September 28, 2023, that Jamboard would shut down on January 1, 2025.[1][2]
History
[edit]After Google Apps for Work was launched in 2006, the subscription-based service was announced to be re-branded as G Suite on 29 September 2016, alongside announcements of machine learning integration into Drive's programs, a redesign of Hangouts and the announcement of Team Drive.[3]
On 25 October, Product Manager of G Suite TJ Varghese announced Jamboard on Google's official blog.[4] The announcement trailer for the product was released the same day onto YouTube.[5] The website was also launched on the same day simultaneously, as well as a rumored version of an "Early Adopter Program" for the device.[6] Jamboard was officially released in May 2017.[7][8]
Google plans to shut down Jamboard after December 31, 2024; three months before the shutdown, Jamboard became view-only.[1]
Hardware
[edit]| Display Size | 55" |
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| Display Quality | 4K |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Display Touch Capabilities | Up to 16 points |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Clear scanner | HD front-facing camera |
| Microphone | Built-In Microphone |
| Speakers | Built-In Speakers |
| Stylus | Dedicated Stylus |
| Eraser | Eraser [Digital] |
| Main Controller | Ability to open a 'Jam' |
Operating system
[edit]Jamboard has an operating system that coincides with the Google Workspace ecosystem. Any service compatible with Google Workspace can also be performed on the device.[9]
Online service
[edit]Jamboard, more commonly known as Google Jamboard in this use case, is also available as a service to anyone with a Google account.
Once on the landing page,[10][third-party source needed] a user is able to create a 'Jam' where they are able to draw, create shapes, add lines, images, and text. The user can also choose between four pen types and six colors. There are also tools provided to erase and move objects, as well as create digital sticky notes, and turn their touchpoint into a digital laser pointer.
Shutdown
[edit]Google announced on September 28, 2023, that Jamboard would shut down after December 31, 2024.[1] Google claims the reason behind the shutdown is the abundance of better, more capable alternatives.[2] Users must export Jamboard files they wish to keep before all Jam data is permanently deleted on December 31, 2024.[2] Physical Jamboard devices would still continue to work as a whiteboard without online functionality after October 1, 2024.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Li, Abner (28 September 2023). "Google shutting down Jamboard, offering transition to other whiteboard apps". 9to5Google.
- ^ a b c "Google Jamboard is winding down". Jamboard Help. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Perez, Sarah (29 September 2016). "Google rebrands its business apps as G Suite, upgrades apps & announces Team Drive". TechCrunch. Retrieved 28 October 2016 – via Aol.
- ^ Varghese, TJ (25 October 2016). "Jamboard — the whiteboard, reimagined for collaboration in the cloud". Google. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Introducing Jamboard". YouTube. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Vijayan, Jaikumar (27 October 2016). "Google Intros Jamboard Digital Collaboration Device". eweek. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ Warren, Tom (25 October 2015). "Google's answer to Microsoft's Surface Hub is an equally giant digital whiteboard". The Verge. Retrieved 28 October 2016 – via Vox Media.
- ^ Steven, Overly (12 November 2016). "Google releases Jamboard, a high-tech whiteboard for office meetings". Toronto Star.
- ^ Merriman, Chris (28 October 2016). "Google Updates: Jamboard, jammed Vista, jammin' with Assistant". The Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 29, 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "landing page". accounts.google.com. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Jamboard device end of life information". Google Workspace Admin Help. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
