Google Workspace Changes

Beta program to double cell limits to 20 million

Google is introducing a beta program that allows organizations to double their cell limit in Google Sheets, increasing it from 10 million to 20 million cells. This increased capacity applies to new, existing, and imported files for participating organizations.

Gemini in Google Sheets now enables the creation and editing of complex spreadsheets using natural language.

Google has introduced advanced Gemini capabilities in Sheets that allow users to build entire spreadsheets, including data retrieval and formatting, from a single natural language prompt. The update features 'Workspace Intelligence' to synthesize data across Workspace apps, side-by-side editing for refining existing models, and advanced task fulfillment for creating pivot tables and complex formulas. Additionally, it incorporates advanced optimization powered by Google DeepMind and Google Research OR-Tools to solve complex optimization problems without requiring manual formula configuration.

Introducing Data Import for easier, faster, and higher-fidelity migration to Google Workspace.

Google is introducing Data Import, a new Google Workspace data migration tool for enterprises. This tool enables easier, faster, and higher-fidelity data migrations for emails, calendars, and contacts at no additional tool cost. It's a cloud-native solution accessible from the admin console, offering quicker migration speeds and no additional infrastructure costs. Additionally, a new migration planning utility is available to help with change management and forecasting for large-scale enterprise migrations from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace.

Ask Gemini in Drive is expanding language support to 28 additional languages.

Google is expanding the language support for Ask Gemini in Drive to include all 29 languages currently supported in the Gemini side panel, rolling out to Rapid and Scheduled release domains over the coming weeks.

Ask Gemini in Drive is now generally available for eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans.

Ask Gemini in Drive provides an immersive workspace for high-context, multi-turn conversations to explore and understand content across Drive, Workspace apps, and the web. Key features include dedicated conversations for specific files and folders, 'Drive projects' for curating shared knowledge bases, and persistent conversation history. The tool is integrated into Drive's architecture to ensure it honors existing data protection, security controls, and access permissions.

New 'Match doc format' feature in Google Docs to mirror source document styling.

The 'Match doc format' capability allows Gemini to analyze a source document and generate new content that mirrors its formatting, including fonts, colors, and structural elements like headings and table columns, ensuring brand consistency across documents.

Google Docs introduces a reimagined Gemini experience with enhanced capabilities for generating, writing, and formatting documents.

Google Docs is evolving into an AI-powered collaborator with a centralized Gemini experience that leverages Workspace Intelligence to synthesize data from Drive, Gmail, Chat, and the web. Key updates include an upgraded 'Help me create' for formatted first drafts, 'Help me write' for streamlined editing via a new bottom bar or side panel, 'Match writing style' for tone consistency, and 'Match doc format' to mirror the formatting and structural elements of existing source documents.

Google Meet hardware introduces 'Connect Room' for seamless meeting joins via personal devices.

The 'Connect Room' feature allows users to start or join meetings on Google Meet hardware from their personal devices using ultrasound proximity detection, eliminating the need to manually enter meeting codes. This update includes room disambiguation to help users select the correct room in areas with multiple conference rooms and updated in-room UI instructions to guide users toward the 'Connect Room' experience.

Seamlessly join meetings on Google Meet hardware with the 'Connect room' feature using ultrasound proximity detection.

The 'Connect room' feature, initially introduced to Early Preview Rooms in December 2025, is now rolling out to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware. This feature enables users to start or join meetings from their personal devices by automatically connecting to a nearby Google Meet hardware system using ultrasound proximity detection, eliminating the need for manual meeting code entry. Enhancements include room disambiguation for environments with multiple conference rooms and in-room UI instructions to guide users on using the feature.

Google Meet now provides higher quality video for users with high-resolution displays, offering sharper and more detailed video in meetings.

Google Meet has been updated to deliver higher quality video, particularly for users with high-resolution displays, on both the web and in meeting rooms. This enhancement results in sharper and more detailed video, especially beneficial in meetings with three or more participants. While this change will utilize additional bandwidth, Meet is designed to automatically adjust resolution if a device's bandwidth is limited. Future updates will include Admin console settings to manage default video quality and bandwidth within organizations.

Google Vids introduces more expressive AI voiceovers and support for 16 additional languages powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Google Vids has integrated the Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model, adding 30 new conversational voice options that offer greater realism and expression. Users can now guide the AI with emotional instructions, use bracket notation for pacing, and include sound effects. Additionally, AI voiceover support has expanded to 16 new languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Dutch, Hindi, and more, bringing the total to 24 supported languages.

Beta launch of export capabilities for client-side encrypted (CSE) Google Slides files.

Google Slides has introduced beta export capabilities for client-side encrypted (CSE) files, allowing users to 'Download and decrypt' these files and export them as Microsoft PowerPoint files. This update supports high-quality conversion of core elements such as text, styling, tables, images, and comments to ensure seamless interoperability between platforms.

Google Vids introduces more expressive AI voiceovers and 16 additional languages, powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Google Vids now features more expressive AI voiceovers, powered by the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model. These 30 new conversational voice options are supported in 24 different languages and allow for emotional instructions, pacing notations, and sound effects. Additionally, AI voiceover support has been expanded to 16 new languages, joining the previously supported ones. The feature is available by default, with an option for admins to disable it at the domain level, and is rolling out to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts with a full rollout expected in 1-3 days starting April 15, 2026.

Gemini in Google Classroom is now available in all Classroom-supported languages, expanding access for educators and higher education students.

Gemini in Google Classroom, which supports educators with planning and creating engaging lessons and helps students in higher education to study and learn, is expanding its availability to all Classroom-supported languages where Gemini is also available. This update makes Gemini tools in Classroom increasingly accessible to educators and higher education students whose preferred language is now supported. Features include outlining lesson plans, generating quizzes, writing informational text, tackling common misconceptions, translating text, personalized and step-by-step explanations with Guided Learning, preparing for exams by testing knowledge with hints and feedback, turning class materials into custom flashcards, and creating study guides.

Gemini in Google Classroom is now available in all Classroom-supported languages.

Google is expanding the availability of Gemini in Google Classroom to all supported languages in which Gemini is available. This update enables educators to use AI for outlining lesson plans, generating quizzes, and creating informational texts, while higher education students can utilize Gemini for guided learning, custom flashcards, and personalized study guides.