Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - February 6, 2026

New built-in interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams

We’re introducing video conferencing device interoperability for Google Meet with Microsoft Teams, which will allow you to: (1) Join Microsoft Teams meetings from Chrome OS- based Google Meet hardware devices, and (2) Join Google Meet meetings from Windows-based Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. | Learn more about interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. 

Select Gemini in Workspace capabilities now available to Education Plus and Teaching & Learning customers

We’re bringing generative AI capabilities in Google Workspace for Education to more educators and students around the world. Gemini in Docs, Slides, Forms, and Vids are now available to users 18 and older with a Google Workspace for Education Plus or Teaching and Learning add-on license at no additional cost. | Learn more about Gemini in Workspace features for education users.

Gemini in Chrome is coming to Chromebook Plus devices

Gemini in Chrome is rolling out now to Chromebook Plus devices in the US. This feature empowers business and education users with AI tools that integrate seamlessly into their daily browsing workflows while maintaining strict data governance. | Learn more about Gemini in Chrome for Chromebook Plus devices.

Speech translation in Google Meet now generally available for businesses

As of January 27, 2026, speech translation in Google Meet is no longer restricted to businesses in a limited alpha program; it is now available for Google Workspace customers with select plans. | Learn more about speech translation in Meet for business users.

Prepare for the JEE Main with practice tests in Gemini

We recently launched full-length practice tests in Gemini, starting with the SAT. We're now expanding practice tests to support the JEE Main. | Learn more about JEE Main practice tests in Gemini.

Google Classroom API: Student groups endpoints are now available

Last year, we announced the launch of the Google Classroom API Student Groups endpoints through the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program (DPP). Now, Student Groups endpoints are generally available, so developers no longer need to be in the Developer Preview Program (DPP) to access them. | Learn more about Google Classroom API Student Groups endpoints.

Proofread your email with Gemini in Gmail

When you draft an email, Proofread can suggest improvements beyond spelling and grammar corrections like conciseness, active voice, sentence structure, and word choice so everything is polished before you send. We recently launched this feature to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, and we’re now bringing it to additional Workspace plans. | Learn more about Proofread in Gmail for Workspace users.

Expanding access to select Google Vids features for all users

To help more users create professional-quality content, we are making three features in Vids available to all users, regardless of what Workspace edition they use. These include: Read-along teleprompter, Transcript trim, and Styled captions. | Learn more about Vids features for more users.

Get higher access to advanced AI in Google Workspace

The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.