Friday, May 15, 2026
Third-party whiteboarding add-ons for Google Meet, including Figma, Lucidspark, and Miro, will be available for room hardware based on Android. | Learn more about whiteboarding add-ons for Android-based Google Meet hardware.
The Neat Board series (32, 50, and Pro) and the Logitech Rally Board 65 are now certified for Google Meet as the first Android-based all-in-one devices. | Learn more about these all-in-one room devices.
You can already convert your Google Slides content into Google Vids, and use Gemini to generate scripts, voiceovers, and background music. Now, you can add a spokesperson to your videos using AI avatars when importing content from Slides. | Learn more about adding avatars when you convert presentations to Vids.
We’re expanding the availability of Assignments LTI™ and Gemini LTI™ to include Moodle, joining our existing support for Canvas and Schoology. | Learn more about Assignments LTI and Gemini LTA availability for Moodle.
This enhancement lets you use your existing notebooks as an AI knowledge source for your automations. You can use the new Ask NotebookLM step to generate grounded responses based on the insights, summaries, and research in your notebooks. | Learn more about NotebookLM in Workspace Studio.
We’re excited to announce the beta release of a new, simplified way for very small and small-sized businesses to import their users from Microsoft to Google Workspace when setting up their Workspace account for the first time. | Learn more about this new data import option for small businesses.
Google Workspace customers can now deploy the Now Assist Virtual Agent for Google Chat integration directly from the Google Workspace Marketplace. | Learn more about the ServiceNow Now Assist Virtual Agent for Chat.
The latest version of the Datadog app for Google Chat allows you to integrate Datadog into your Google Chat workflows more seamlessly and stay on top of critical infrastructure without leaving the flow of team collaboration. | Learn more about the updated Datadog app for Chat.
This update introduces a default assignment that serves as a universal security baseline, automatically protecting any SAML-based app that does not have a specific policy already assigned. | Learn more about applying a global context-aware access (CAA) policy to all SAML applications.
Previously, creators could only use a pre-selected theme, upload an image, or choose an image from Google Photos. In addition to these options, they can now choose an image from Google Drive or Google Images or use a URL. | Learn more about new options for header images in Forms.
In addition to English, users can now use Gemini to polish their messages in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. | Learn more about expanded language support for Refine with Gemini in Chat.
The announcements above were published on the Workspace Updates blog over the last week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Android-based all-in-one room devices from Neat and Logitech certified for Google Meet
The Neat Board series (32, 50, and Pro) and the Logitech Rally Board 65 are now certified for Google Meet as the first Android-based all-in-one devices. They package up and deliver a modern Meet experience in stylish form factors ideal for simple deployment in traditional meeting rooms, open spaces, personal offices, phone booths, and even portable solutions.
Equipped with touch displays, these devices can be used for both traditional video meetings and interactive whiteboarding via the Figma, Lucid, and Miro add-ons.
Neat Board Series Pro, 50 and 32
Logitech Rally Board 65
Getting started
- Admins: The Logitech Rally Bar 65 and the Neat Board 32, 50, and Pro are available for order starting today through authorized partners. Firmware updates enabling native Google Meet support will begin rolling out immediately.
- End users: There is no end user setting for this feature.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Google Meet hardware certification program for ChromeOS and AOSP
- Logitech: Rally Board 65
- Neat: Neat Board Series
Friday, May 15, 2026
Whiteboarding add-ons now available for Android-based Google Meet hardware
Third-party whiteboarding add-ons for Google Meet will be available for room hardware based on Android. As all-in-one devices with touchscreens become certified for Meet, users will be able to whiteboard on them to share ideas, brainstorm, and work on projects together in real-time meetings, wherever they are.
The following third-party whiteboard software will be available on these devices:
- Figma
- Lucidspark
- Miro
Participants who join Meet calls on the web or via the mobile app will be able to view and interact in whiteboard sessions by installing the corresponding add-on. Add-ons can be found in the Workspace Marketplace along with pricing and terms from each third-party vendor.
Add-ons for Google Meet are available from the Workspace Marketplace
Getting started
- Admins: To use whiteboarding with room hardware, admins must first install the Figma, Lucidspark, or Miro add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace. These add-ons can be installed for OUs with room devices or your entire domain. Visit the Help Center to learn more about installing Marketplace apps for your organization.
- End users: If their admin allows it, users can install the Figma, Lucidspark, and Miro add-ons from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Visit the Help Center to learn how to use add-ons with Google Meet.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices
Resources
- Google Meet Hardware Help: Use add-ons with Google Meet on Desk 27 and Board 65
- Google Meet Help: Use add-ons with Google Meet
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Install Marketplace apps for your organization
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Expanding language support for refining messages with Gemini in Google Chat
We are expanding the capabilities of Gemini in Google Chat by adding support for several new languages when refining message drafts. In addition to English, users can now use Gemini to polish their messages in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. This update allows a broader range of global users to improve the clarity and professional tone of their communications within Chat.
By leveraging Gemini to adjust wording, grammar, and spelling, users can communicate more effectively across different languages and regions. This is particularly helpful for teams working in multilingual environments or for individuals composing messages in a second language, ensuring that the intended meaning is conveyed accurately and confidently.
Getting started
- Admins: This feature remains on by default for eligible users. Use the Help Center to learn how to manage access to Gemini features in Workspace services.
- End users: This feature will be available by default for eligible users. When composing a message in any of the supported languages, select the "Refine" icon from the formatting toolbar or highlight specific text to see refinement options. Visit the Help Center to learn how to improve your Chat messages with Refine.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) started on May 11, 2026
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on May 26, 2026
Availability
- Business: Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Consumer: Google AI Pro and Ultra
- Other Editions: Frontline Plus
- Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education
Resources
- Google Help: Improve your Chat messages with Refine
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Expanded options for header images in Google Forms
Form creators now have more options for header images in Google Forms. Previously, creators could only use a pre-selected theme, upload an image, or choose an image from Google Photos. In addition to these options, they can now choose an image from Google Drive or Google Images or use a URL. This makes it easier to add an appropriate and compelling header image to your form.
User chooses a Google Drive image as the header image for a Google Form
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about adding a header image.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) visibility) started on May 14, 2026
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 1, 2026
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts
Resources
- Google Help: Change the theme or font of your form



