Starting today, Google+ is now a core Google Apps for Work service when used within a domain, and will be included in existing Google Apps agreements for most customers. This means that Google+ will have the same technical support and service level commitments as any other
core service, like Gmail or Google Drive.
Going forward, domains using Google+ will receive the following benefits:
To provide a service that is consistent with the protections of our
Google Apps agreement, the following changes will affect your domain’s current use of Google+:
- All web users on a computer will be automatically upgraded to the latest version of Google+, and will no longer have the option to switch back to the "classic" version
- Native mobile app versions of Google+ released prior to today’s launch will no longer be fully supported, so users should ensure they have upgraded to the latest versions.
Engaging people is key to innovation, and
many Google Apps for Work domains have found Google+ to be an invaluable tool that helps drive active engagement and cultivate innovative ideas from all levels of the organization. By making Google+ the newest core service for Google Apps, Google+ will now provide the support and guaranteed SLAs that businesses need.
Notes: - We will be updating several default settings for new domains going forward to help make content less publicly visible. These settings will not be changed for existing domains, but we recommend that you review them:
- While Google Apps for Education domains will also receive the Google+ product changes outlined above, Google+ will remain a non-core service for these domains.
Launch DetailsRelease track: Launching to both Rapid release and Scheduled release
Rollout pace: Gradual rollout (potentially longer than 3 days for feature visibility)
Impact: All end-users for domains with Google+ enabled
Action: Change management suggested
More InformationRecommended for admins: Recommended for users: 
