Workspace updates from August 2019
5 Workspace updates were tracked in August 2019.
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2019-08-26Admin & Security
Google Vault API updates to replace Team Drives fields
We recently updated the Vault API to reflect the renaming of “Team Drives” to “shared drives.”
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-08-26 • Scheduled: 2019-08-26 -
2019-08-21Comms & Meetings
Postponing the final transition date from classic Hangouts to Hangouts Chat to no sooner than June 2020.
Officially postponing the final transition date (i.e. phase 4 in this timeline) to no sooner than June 2020. In the interim, Google will continue to improve the transition experience of classic Hangouts group conversations, as well as add new Chat features like Read receipts.
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2019-08-20Content & Collaboration
Improving real-time collaboration in Google Docs for assistive technology users
It’s now easier for users of assistive technologies, like screen readers and Braille displays, to keep track of real-time updates made by collaborators in a document. With live edits, you can view a periodically updated summary of collaborator changes in a convenient sidebar.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-08-20 • Scheduled: 2019-09-10 -
2019-08-15Admin & Security
Admins can now see and edit user recovery information
G Suite admins can now view and edit their users’ recovery information, such as backup email addresses and linked phone numbers. We also use this information to verify login requests and increase account security. By making sure your users have accurate and up-to-date information you can help make their accounts more secure.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-08-14 • Scheduled: 2019-08-14 -
2019-08-08More
Updates to Jamboard.
Updates to Jamboard to make it easier to jam on all your devices including an improved editing experience on Jamboard devices, including a redesigned toolbar and framebar, a new quick-access menu, and new gestures to select objects and simpler ways to open jams from your computer or on Jamboard devices.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-08-08 • Scheduled: 2019-08-08