Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - January 17, 2025
New updates
There are no new updates to share this week. Please see below for a recap of published announcements.
Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
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There are no new updates to share this week. Please see below for a recap of published announcements.
Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
Generate vocabulary lists using Gemini in Google ClassroomCompleted rollouts
The features below completed their rollouts to Rapid Release domains, Scheduled Release domains, or both. Please refer to the original blog posts for additional details.
- FedRAMP High authorization for Gemini for Workspace (Submissions)
- Easily respond to comments and access requests without leaving Google Chat with the auto-installed Google Drive Chat app
- Adding structural and accessibility tagging to PDFs exported from Google Docs
- Introducing instant video playback after uploads in Google Drive
- Updated keyboard shortcuts for Google Groups
- Local files now sync to Google Drive faster
- Generate vocabulary lists using Gemini in Google Classroom
- Introducing the ability to ‘grade all’ in Google Classroom
- New Chrome Browser Profile Reporting for Workspace users available in the Admin console
- See phonics-based performance insights for decodable books in Google Classroom
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).