Google Workspace Changes

Audio Overview in the Gemini app is now available in 45 additional languages

Gemini app users can now generate podcast-style conversations based on documents, slides, and Deep Research reports using Audio Overview.

2.5 Pro Preview: our latest Pro experimental model is now available in the Gemini app

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview continues to improve on the execution of complex tasks and delivery of enhanced response accuracy previously found in 2.5 Pro experimental. More specifically, 2.5 Pro Preview is powering features like Canvas, and enabling anyone to vibe code and build interactive web apps with a single prompt

Admins can pre-configure Gemini app conversation history settings before they take effect. By default, conversation history will be ON and retention will be 18 months.

Workspace admins can now pre-configure the Gemini conversation history admin settings before they take effect for their Gemini app users, which is expected by the end of May 2025. The default settings will be with “Gemini conversation history” set to ON and ”Conversation retention” set to 18 months. If no changes are made, the default settings will apply. Users cannot override the Gemini conversation history settings configured by their admin.

File upload to Gems in the Gemini app is now supported in more languages.

You can now add files to your Gem instructions in the Gemini app in all supported languages. Uploading files from your device or Google Drive to your Gem instructions gives your Gem more context and helps tailor its responses to meet your specific needs.

Deep Research is now available on the Gemini mobile app, bringing hours of research to your fingertips in minutes.

Deep Research brings hours of research to your fingertips in mere minutes by exploring complex topics on your behalf and presenting its findings in a comprehensive, easy-to-read report. Now, you can now use Deep Research in the Gemini mobile app, too.

You can now generate images in Gmail on your mobile device using Gemini in the side panel.

Building upon the ability to generate images using Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps on web, you can now generate images in Gmail on your mobile device. Once you select the image, you can then save it, copy it, or insert it into a compose draft.

Control Workspace Business and Enterprise users’ access to new Google Workspace with Gemini alpha features before general availability.

Google Workspace Business and Enterprise admins will be able to turn on access to Workspace with Gemini alpha features for their users. Turning this on gives your users a head start on leveraging our latest AI features and the opportunity to provide Google with helpful feedback as we develop new features.

The Gemini app, as well as Gemini features in Google Workspace, are now BSI C5 certified

The Gemini in Google Workspace apps and the Gemini App have achieved the German BSI C5 attestations

Deep Research is now available on Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental for Gemini app users.

Google Workspace users with access to the Gemini app can now use Deep Research with Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental.

The Gemini app, as well as Gemini features in Google Workspace, are now BSI C5 certified

Today at Google Cloud Next 2025, we announced that the Gemini in Google Workspace apps and the Gemini App have achieved the German BSI C5 attestations – the first AI productivity assistant to achieve this certification.

The Gemini app, as well as Gemini features in Google Workspace, are now BSI C5 certified.

The Gemini in Google Workspace apps and the Gemini App have achieved the German BSI C5 attestations – the first AI productivity assistant to achieve this certification. For our customers operating in the EU, this means they can confidently adopt and integrate AI into their work with assurances that stringent third-party auditors have determined that Gemini’s architecture meets a high bar of security and privacy.

Workspace apps are now available for the Gemini mobile app in open beta.

Workspace apps (formerly known as Workspace Extensions) for the Gemini app are now available on Android and iOS devices in open beta. When enabled, Gemini can connect across your apps, like Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Drive, to provide more context to your prompts without the need to switch between multiple apps. General availability is expected to begin rolling out by the end of April 2025.

Workspace apps (formerly known as Workspace Extensions) for the Gemini app are now available on Android and iOS devices in open beta.

Workspace apps (formerly known as Workspace Extensions) for the Gemini app are now available on Android and iOS devices in open beta.

NotebookLM and the Gemini app are now Core Services with enterprise-grade data protection for all education customers

The Gemini app is now a Core Service for all education customers, NotebookLM is now a Core Service for all education customers and NotebookLM Plus, the premium version of NotebookLM, is now a Core Service for customers with Gemini Education and Gemini Education Premium add-ons.

The Gemini app and NotebookLM are now Core Services with enterprise-grade data protection for all education customers, while NotebookLM Plus is a Core Service for customers with Gemini Education and Gemini Education Premium add-ons.

As a core service with enterprise-grade data protection, the Gemini app and NotebookLM are now covered under the Google Workspace for Education terms of service and receive the same level of technical support as other core services in Workspace.