noviembre 21, 2025

Preview unread Google Chat messages from the left-hand menu

What’s changing

We’re excited to introduce a new way to triage your messages. Now, you can preview the last unread message in conversations directly from the left-hand menu, without marking it as read.

Simply hover over a bolded conversation to peek at the message. When you are ready to engage, click to jump straight into the conversation or thread and take action.

Getting started

Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. This feature will be ON by default as it rolls out.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting November 21, 2025, with expected completion by mid-December 2025

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts

Resources

Google Help: Navigate Google Chat

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