October 25, 2024
Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - October 25, 2024
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.
Preview summaries of unread conversations in the Google Chat home view with the help of Gemini
Gemini in Google Chat can now help you catch up on unread conversations in the Chat home view with summaries. | Learn more about summaries in Chat home.
Expanding Google Workspace extensions available in open beta for the Gemini app
Earlier this year, we launched Google Workspace extensions for Gmail, Google Drive and Google Docs in open beta for the Gemini app. Now, we’re pleased to announce that Google Calendar, Google Keep and Google Tasks are also available as Workspace extensions in the Gemini app. | Learn more about extensions in the Gemini app.
Improved comments experience in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android tablets
Earlier this year, we introduced a new comments experience in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on web. This week, we announced a similar update to Android tablets for viewing, navigating, and replying to comments, especially on-the-go. | Learn more about comments on Android tablets.
A smoother, more modern video player in Google Drive
We’ve introduced a new look and feel, and enhanced functionality for the video player within Google Drive that makes it easier and more enjoyable to watch your videos. | Learn more about the video player in Drive.
Introducing a new look and feel for Google Calendar on the web
This week, you’ll notice a refreshed user interface in Google Calendar that is in line with Google Material Design 3 and includes: 1) Controls (like buttons, dialogs, and sidebars) that are more modern and accessible, 2) Interface typography that uses Google’s custom-designed and highly-legible typefaces, and 3) Iconography that is legible and crisp, with a fresh feel. | Learn more about the new look of Calendar.
Audit security settings using the Policy API, now available in open beta
Simplifying the management of Workspace settings continues to be a priority for us. To that end, we’re introducing new tools to help streamline the process for admins. Launching to open beta this week, we’re pleased to introduce the Policy API, which will help super admins programmatically access information regarding how their Google Workspace environment service level settings and rules are configured. | Learn more about the Policy API beta.
The Gemini app is now a core service with enterprise-grade data protection for more Google Workspace editions
The Gemini app is now available as a core service with enterprise-grade data protection for even more Google Workspace users. | Learn more about the Gemini app and enterprise-grade data protection.
Completed 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.
Rapid Release Domains:
Scheduled Release Domains:
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
- Create birthdays in Google Calendar (mobile)
- Gemini in the Gmail app will now provide contextual Smart Replies
- New and improved widgets for Google Chat app cards
- Transcriptions now available for voice messages in Google Chat
- Improve Google Meet livestreaming experience with more insight on eCDN performance
- Create an email for a Google Chat space from the Admin console
- Pronouns are now displayed in Google Meet
- Expanding Google Workspace extensions available in open beta for the Gemini app
- Audit security settings using the Policy API, now available in open beta