Workspace updates from July 2012
12 Workspace updates were tracked in July 2012.
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2012-07-25Content & Collaboration
Ability to keep specific file revisions forever in Google Drive
While Google Drive automatically deletes file versions older than 30 days or when there are more than 100 previous versions, a new feature allows users to specify that certain revisions should be kept forever.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-24 -
2012-07-25Content & Collaboration
Offline document creation for Google Docs
Users will have the ability to create new documents offline. This functionality requires the latest version of Chrome or ChromeOS and the installation of the Google Drive Chrome app.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-31 -
2012-07-25Content & Collaboration
Offline editing and commenting for Google Docs
Users now have the ability to edit documents and leave comments while offline. To use this feature, users must be running the latest version of Chrome or ChromeOS and have the Google Drive Chrome app installed.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-24 -
2012-07-25Admin & Security
New way to submit feedback about the administrator control panel
Google Apps has updated the method for collecting feedback regarding the administrator control panel. Users can now provide feedback by navigating to the specific page they wish to improve and clicking the 'Send Feedback' link located at the bottom of the page.
Release: Both -
2012-07-18Comms & Meetings
New Groups interface becomes default for Google Groups for Business.
The new Google Groups interface is becoming the default for all users accessing Google Groups for Business. Users will have a limited period during which they can opt out of this change.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-18 -
2012-07-18Content & Collaboration
Ability to keep specific file revisions forever in Google Drive.
Google Drive typically deletes file versions older than 30 days or when there are more than 100 previous versions. A new feature allows users to specify that certain revisions should be kept forever.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-24 -
2012-07-18Content & Collaboration
Offline editing and commenting for Google Documents.
Users will have the ability to edit documents and leave comments offline. To use this feature, users must be running the latest version of Chrome or ChromeOS and have the Google Drive Chrome app installed.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-24 -
2012-07-11Comms & Meetings
The new Groups interface becomes the default for Google Groups for Business users.
Starting July 17th, the new Google Groups interface will become the default for all users attempting to access Google Groups for Business. Users will have the option to opt out of this change for a limited period of time.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-17 -
2012-07-04Comms & Meetings
The new Google Groups interface becomes the default for Google Groups for Business.
The new Groups interface will become the default for all users attempting to access Google Groups for Business starting July 10th. Users will have the option to opt out of this change for a limited period of time.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-10 -
2012-07-04Comms & Meetings
Gmail users can now create custom themes using their own images.
In addition to the default HD themes already included in Gmail, users now have the ability to create their own custom themes by uploading images directly, selecting from their Google+ photos, or pasting an image URL.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2012-07-04 -
2012-07-04Admin & Security
Google Apps Directory Sync 3.1.3 update introduces email address rename detection, Dynamic Group support, and 64-bit support.
Google Apps Directory Sync version 3.1.3 has been released, featuring new capabilities such as email address rename detection, support for Dynamic Groups, and 64-bit architecture support. This update is available for Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education editions across all supported languages.
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2012-07-03Comms & Meetings
Domain admins can now search Gmail logs in the administrator control panel.
Google has introduced a Gmail log search feature in the administrator control panel, allowing domain admins to track inbound and outbound messages, identify messages marked as spam, and determine which users sent or received specific messages.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2012-07-03 • Scheduled: 2012-07-03