Workspace updates from May 2019
9 Workspace updates were tracked in May 2019.
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2019-05-23Other
SSO + network mask domains can now force Google password reset on next login
We’re providing more control over user password policies for some customers using third-party identity providers (IdPs) via SAML.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-23 • Scheduled: 2019-05-23 -
2019-05-23Comms & Meetings
Consolidated Google Groups audit logs are now available in the G Suite AdminSDK Reports API
Introducing a new consolidated log named groups_enterprise, which includes changes to groups and group memberships across all products and APIs. These were previously split across the groups and admin audit logs. This new log is now available through the AdminSDK Reports API
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-01 • Scheduled: 2019-05-01 -
2019-05-23Comms & Meetings
Consolidated Google Groups audit logs are now available in the G Suite AdminSDK Reports API and GCP Cloud Audit Logs.
Consolidated Google Groups audit logs are now available in the G Suite AdminSDK Reports API and GCP Cloud Audit Logs. A new consolidated log named groups_enterprise includes changes to groups and group memberships across all products and APIs. Google Groups information is added to Cloud Audit Logs (CAL) in Stackdriver.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-01 • Scheduled: 2019-05-01 -
2019-05-23Admin & Security
Domains with SSO + network mask can now force Google password reset on next login.
We’re providing more control over user password policies for some customers using third-party identity providers (IdPs) via SAML.
Release: GA • Rapid: 2019-05-23 • Scheduled: 2019-05-23 -
2019-05-23Admin & Security
Google Groups information to Cloud Audit Logs (CAL) in Stackdriver
We’re adding Google Groups information to Cloud Audit Logs (CAL) in Stackdriver. This is an opt-in feature that can be enabled at G Suite Admin console > Company profile > Legal & Compliance > Sharing options.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-01 • Scheduled: 2019-05-01 -
2019-05-20Content & Collaboration
Google Keep will now support Dark mode on Android.
Google Keep will now support Dark mode on Android. Dark mode is a popular feature that’s frequently requested by Calendar and Keep users. It creates a better viewing experience in low-light conditions by reducing brightness.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-20 • Scheduled: 2019-05-20 -
2019-05-16More
Changing how Apps Script manages Google Cloud Platform (GCP) projects to help IT Admins govern these projects and simplify how developers manage projects.
We’re changing how Apps Script manages Google Cloud Platform (GCP) projects. This will help IT Admins govern these projects and simplify how developers manage projects as well. New Apps Script GCP projects will now live in a new folder (“apps-script”) in the GCP resource hierarchy.
Release: Both -
2019-05-13More
Choose your videoconferencing option on Jamboard.
Admins can choose whether or not to enable an enhanced Jamboard videoconferencing experience with Hangouts Meet on Jamboard devices. The improved experience replaces the current “Connect to Meeting” feature to Add full screen videoconferencing to Jamboards and Pair to a calendar.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-13 • Scheduled: 2019-05-13 -
2019-05-07Admin & Security
Android phone’s built-in security key now generally available
All phones running Android 7.0+ (Nougat) have a built-in key that can be activated. This means your users can use existing phones for multi-factor authentication in G Suite to protect against phishing.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-05-07 • Scheduled: 2019-05-07