Workspace updates from November 2011
33 Workspace updates were tracked in November 2011.
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2011-11-23Other
Ability to browse the Google Apps directory from within Gmail Contacts
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain alphabetically from within Gmail Contacts by clicking the 'Directory' link in the left sidebar. This allows users to find contacts without needing to know the exact name or spelling for a search.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-23Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators has moved from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, positioned underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link is now located within the 'Settings' gear menu in the upper right of the inbox.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-23Content & Collaboration
Restriction of downloads for non-Google file types
Google Docs now includes the ability to restrict the download of non-Google file types. This restriction can be specifically applied to .ppt, .pdf, video, and image files.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-23 -
2011-11-18Comms & Meetings
Gmail app for iOS 4+ is now available in the App Store.
The Gmail app is now available for any iOS 4+ device via the App Store. The app includes features such as notification badges for new messages, threaded conversations, mail organization (archiving, labeling, starring, deleting, and reporting spam), Priority Inbox, contact name auto-complete, attachment support, and full-mail search.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-18 • Scheduled: 2011-11-18 -
2011-11-18Other
Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook version 2.5 is now available.
Version 2.5 of the Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook plugin has been released. The primary improvement is to the Synchronization Status dialog, which now includes the status of Outlook Notes syncing with Google Docs. This update is available for Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education editions in all 26 supported languages.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-18 • Scheduled: 2011-11-18 -
2011-11-16Content & Collaboration
Expanded sorting options for pivot tables.
Google Spreadsheets has introduced more options for sorting pivot tables to provide users with greater flexibility in data organization.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-16Other
Ability to browse the Google Apps directory within Gmail Contacts.
Users can now browse the entire Google Apps directory for their domain from within Gmail Contacts by clicking 'Directory' in the left sidebar, allowing them to find contacts alphabetically without needing a specific search term.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-22 -
2011-11-16Comms & Meetings
Relocation of the 'Manage this domain' link for administrators.
The 'Manage this domain' link for administrators is moving from the top right of the inbox to the bottom right corner, just underneath 'Last account activity'. For administrators using Gmail's new look, the link is moved to the Settings gear menu in the upper right.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-16Other
Restriction of non-Google file type downloads in Google Docs.
Administrators now have the ability to restrict the download of non-Google file types within Google Docs, specifically targeting .ppt, .pdf, video, and image files.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-22 -
2011-11-16Admin & Security
A new version of the Google Apps Directory Sync tool is available with improved synchronization and logging capabilities.
Google has released an updated version of the Google Apps Directory Sync tool. Key improvements include the ability to synchronize only passwords that have changed since the last sync, an option to prevent the suspension or deletion of admin accounts not found in the LDAP server, and improved performance for the sync simulation UI. Additionally, the tool now supports Base64-encoded passwords, uses UTF-8 encoding for logs by default, reorganizes the logging level menu for better verbosity visibility, and adds logging for suspended accounts that are not deleted due to configuration settings.
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2011-11-16Comms & Meetings
Introduction of 'Suggested times' for guest availability.
Google Calendar now includes a 'Suggested times' feature that displays a pop-up suggesting available times based on the guests' schedules.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-16Comms & Meetings
Calendar's new look becomes the default interface.
The new look for Google Calendar is now the default interface for domains on the Scheduled Release track. Users have the ability to revert to the classic look for a limited time.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-15 -
2011-11-16More
Google Apps Script introduces Client Handlers and Validators for more responsive applications.
Google Apps Script now supports Client Handlers and Validators, enabling applications to respond to browser events without requiring a round trip to Google servers. Additionally, validators allow handlers to check simple and complex conditions before they are invoked, resulting in a more responsive user experience.
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2011-11-15Other
Version 3.1.4 of the Google Apps Migration for Lotus Notes tool is now available.
Google has released version 3.1.4 of the Google Apps Migration for Lotus Notes tool. This update introduces a new calendar migration test mode that allows events to be migrated with full attendee details without attendee fan-out, marking them clearly as test events in Google Calendar. Additionally, the update improves mailbox performance by reducing the size and lifespan of Migration Status view indexes and includes various UI improvements.
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2011-11-15Comms & Meetings
Increased limit for granting Gmail account access to 25 users.
Google Apps users can now grant access to their Gmail account to up to 25 other people, allowing them to read, send, and delete messages on their behalf. This is an increase from the previous limit of 10 users.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-11-15 • Scheduled: 2011-11-15