Workspace updates from March 2012
30 Workspace updates were tracked in March 2012.
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2012-03-30Admin & Security
New Marketplace Login Activity page added to Audit Logs
The Admin console now includes a Marketplace Login Activity page within the Audit Log, which allows administrators to track when users successfully log in to Google Apps Marketplace applications installed in the account. Each log entry provides details such as the application's name, the login page URL, the user's primary email address, and the date of the activity.
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2012-03-28Other
Google introduces Google Apps Vault for E-Discovery.
Google Apps Vault is a new E-Discovery product that allows Google Apps for Business customers to proactively archive, retain, and preserve user emails and on-the-record chats. The service is available for $5 per user per month.
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2012-03-27Admin & Security
Google Apps Directory Sync 3.0.6 update features a new UI and configurable password length.
Google Apps Directory Sync version 3.0.6 has been released, featuring a cleaner and more intuitive user interface. This update introduces the ability to configure the length of passwords generated by the tool and includes various miscellaneous bug fixes.
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2012-03-22Other
Discontinuing support for mobile browsers that don't support authentication cookies
Beginning May 1, 2012, Google will end support for older generation mobile browsers that cannot use authentication cookies for signing into Google services. This update primarily affects a small percentage of older mobile browsers, mainly in Japan. Users with unsupported browsers will see an alert when attempting to sign in and are encouraged to use compatible devices to access services like Gmail and Google Calendar.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-05-01 -
2012-03-22Content & Collaboration
Spell checking in Google Docs and Presentations is now powered by Google search.
The spell checking feature in Google Docs and Presentations now leverages Google search to provide contextual suggestions that evolve over time. These suggestions are provided even if the misspelled word is already present in the dictionary. This update is currently available for English documents and presentations.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-03-22 • Scheduled: 2012-03-22 -
2012-03-20Content & Collaboration
Custom Javascript and CSS support for Google Sites
Users can now add custom Javascript and CSS to their Google Sites for greater design and functionality control.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-20 -
2012-03-20Comms & Meetings
Star and label messages before sending
Gmail users can now apply stars and labels to messages before they are sent.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-27 -
2012-03-20Comms & Meetings
Option to use text buttons instead of icons in Gmail
Gmail users who prefer text buttons over icons can now change this preference within the Settings menu.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-27 -
2012-03-20Comms & Meetings
Visual refresh of the Gmail loading bar
The Gmail loading bar has received a visual update to remain consistent with the new Gmail look.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-27 -
2012-03-20Comms & Meetings
New Gmail look released to all users
The new Gmail look is being rolled out to all users on the Scheduled Release track, with the opt-out link being removed starting March 27th.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-27 -
2012-03-20Comms & Meetings
Open email links directly in Chrome
Users on the Scheduled Release track can now open email links directly within the Chrome browser.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-20 -
2012-03-20Content & Collaboration
Full names in document and presentation comments
Comments in Google Docs and Google Presentations now display the full names of users instead of their email addresses.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-20 -
2012-03-20Content & Collaboration
Centralized Comments menu in Docs
Google Docs has introduced a centralized "Comments" menu to help users manage feedback more efficiently.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-20 -
2012-03-15Comms & Meetings
Star and label messages before sending them in Gmail.
Gmail users can now organize their messages before sending them by adding a star or a label, making it easier to track and manage sent messages.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2012-03-15 -
2012-03-14Content & Collaboration
Custom Javascript and CSS for Google Sites
Google Sites is adding the ability for users to incorporate custom Javascript and CSS into their sites for greater customization.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-03-20