Google Workspace Changes

Import and convert sensitive Excel files into client-side encrypted Google Sheets is now generally available.

You can now import and convert sensitive Excel files into Google Sheets with client-side encryption.

The Groups Admin role can now be assigned for security groups or non-security groups in open beta.

This change gives administrators more granular delegation of group admin responsibilities, helping limit access to the most sensitive groups to only those who absolutely need it.

Participant avatars for unread threads in the conversation view in Google Chat.

In order to provide you with more context upfront, you will now see participant avatars for unread threads in the conversation view. Without having to click to open the thread side panel, it will now be much easier to decide which threads to read and reply to.

Easily identify which unread threads are most relevant to you in Google Chat

You will now see participant avatars for unread threads in the conversation view. Without having to click to open the thread side panel, it will now be much easier to decide which threads to read and reply to.

The Google Meet API is now generally available.

You can use the Meet API to programmatically create and configure Meet calls, retrieve information about past meetings, access meeting artifacts and subscribe to real time updates on meetings.

Check in to your meeting room directly from the Google Meet green room.

If you’re using companion mode on the web, you can now check in to your meeting room directly from the green room. Then, when you enter the call, everyone will immediately see your name alongside the conference room you’re joining from.

End users can now discover and install Google Chat apps from the Google Workspace Marketplace.

End users can now discover and install Google Chat apps from the Google Workspace Marketplace. Additionally, users can now open the Google Workspace Marketplace directly from within Chat.

Assign mobile device management admin privileges based on organizational unit

Admins can be assigned privileges for specific organizational units (OUs). This adds yet another layer of security by ensuring that access is scoped to the necessary OUs only.

Starting today, speaker spotlight in Slides, is generally available for select Google Workspace editions.

With speaker spotlight, you can deliver your message with greater impact by embedding your Meet video feed directly into your Slides presentations. This feature helps keep your audience focused on you and can help make your content more compelling.

Sort, filter and manage comments faster in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

We’re introducing an improved comments experience in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides to help you find and take action on comments easier than ever before.

Google Meet “companion mode” is now supported on your mobile device for great hybrid meetings

Beginning today, you’ll be able to use companion mode with your Android and iOS devices.

Google Meet “companion mode” is now supported on your mobile device for great hybrid meetings

Beginning today, you’ll be able to use companion mode with your Android and iOS devices.

Pin messages to the top of the meeting chat in Google Meet.

Meeting participants can now pin messages to the top of the meeting chat. Pinned messages will appear for all users, even if they join the meeting after the message was initially sent. This makes it easy to ensure that important messages - like links to presentations - are displayed prominently and easily accessible by meeting participants.

Shareable class templates and classwork in Google Classroom are now generally available.

Curriculum leads and verified teachers can now share links to high-quality classes and class templates so other educators in their organization can preview and import classwork to an existing class or to a new class. This will provide educators with ideas for instructional design and enable them stay up-to-date with the best materials.

Enhancements to Google Calendar appointment scheduling include co-hosts, secondary calendars, delegate access, and availability checks.

Google Calendar appointment scheduling is improved with the options to add up to 20 co-hosts, create appointment schedules on secondary calendars, expand delegate access functionality, and select “Check calendars for availability”.