Version 1.8 of the Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook plugin has been released with the following new features:

- New sync-status interface. This new interface provides progress indicators for address book, contacts, calendar, and email
- Support for sharing read-only calendars
- The option to cancel import

We have also started updating users of Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook with access to their domain's Global Address List (GAL). This list contains, users, groups, and contacts uploaded through the shared contacts API. It will also include name, email address, and telephone number (support for additional data is in development). The GAL, which will be updated automatically, will also be searchable within Outlook and available offline. Users who had not previously configured a GAL will automatically receive the latest data. Please note any changes to the GAL itself can take up to 24hrs to be in effect.

This GAL supersedes the previous Global Address List functionality, which required that the domain admin deploy a static XML file to each user's computer and configure a registry key. If domains wish to switch from their previous GAL to this new automatically generated and updated GAL, they may do so by removing the registry key they previously set, or setting a new registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Google Apps Sync\AddressBookSync
Value:
Value name: DynamicGal
Value data: 1
Value type: DWORD

Editions included:
Premier and Education Editions

Languages included:
US English

For more information:
http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=153463
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- You can now drag and drop attachments directly onto a message when composing a new message.
- You can now insert a calendar invitation directly from the compose window in Gmail.

Editions included:
Standard, Premier, Education and Partner Editions

Languages included:
All languages supported by Gmail

How to access what's new:
Drag and drop attachments: Instead of clicking on "Attach a file”, drag the file onto the compose window to attach the file. For now, drag and drop attachments works for Google Chrome and Firefox 3.6 only.

Calendar invitation: Compose a new message and click on the new link “Insert: Invitation”. Click on that link and a small window appears that displays your availability as well as that of the people you're emailing provided you have permission to see their calendars. Click “Insert Invitation” and this adds a preview to your email message. Sending the message adds the event to your calendar and your friends’ calendars.

For more information:
http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/drag-and-drop-attachments-onto-messages.html
http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/insert-calendar-invitation.html

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Version 2.2 of the Google Apps Migration for Lotus Notes tool has been released with over 17 new features added and improved functionality. This tool migrates email, contacts, calendar and group information from Lotus Notes to Google Apps.

Editions included:
Premier and Education Editions

Languages included:
US English

How to access what's new:
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For more information:
https://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=161642

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A preview of the new Google Spreadsheets editor is now available on an opt-in basis.

- Key features: Faster loading and scrolling of large spreadsheets, drag & drop columns, formula editing bar and formula highlighting, auto-complete, improved sheet navigation.
- Performance improvements: Improved speed of initial loading, scrolling, cell freezing, collaborative editing, and more.

Editions included:
Standard, Premier, Education, Team and Partner Editions

Languages included:
All languages supported by Google Docs

How to access what's new:
To allow users to opt-in to use the new editor, in the Admin Control Panel, administrators need to enable the checkbox 'enable pre-release features' in 'Domain Settings'.
- When editing a spreadsheet, users will then see a 'new version' link on the top of any spreadsheet. Clicking on this link allows a user to opt-in to use the new editor.
- If users wish to opt-out again, click on 'older version' to use the older editor without affecting the spreadsheet.

Note: Starting on May 3rd, 2010 we're temporarily phasing out support for offline access to Google Docs through Gears while we work on new and improved HTML5-based offline access. For more information on this, please visit the Help Center.

For more information:
http://googleenterprise.blogspot.com/2010/04/laying-foundation-for-new-google-docs.html
http://www.google.com/support/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=179679

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