Google Workspace Changes

In-line replies now available within announcement spaces in Google Chat on web

Users of Google Chat on the web can now utilize in-line replies specifically within announcement spaces, facilitating more organized conversations.

Smart chips are now available in Google Chat on web for easier file sharing.

Google Chat on web now supports smart chips, allowing users to insert files directly into messages by typing '@' followed by the file name. This feature reduces friction by eliminating the need to find files in Drive and copy-paste URLs, providing a compact and readable way to share collaborative documents. While mobile users can receive and click on smart chips, they cannot insert them at this time.

Displaying Microsoft Outlook users as organizers in Google Calendar

Google Calendar now correctly displays Microsoft Outlook users as the organizers of meetings, improving interoperability between the two platforms.

Programmatically read and write working locations with the Calendar API

The Google Calendar API now generally supports the ability to programmatically read and write working locations for users.

View and edit client-side encrypted Excel files with Google Sheets

Google Sheets is introducing a beta feature that allows users to view and edit client-side encrypted Excel (.xlsx) files while preserving the original format and confidentiality of sensitive data. The feature supports files up to 20MB and a maximum of 5 million cells, though some advanced Microsoft Office features may be preserved but not editable within Sheets.

You can now view and edit client-side encrypted Excel files with Google Sheets in beta.

Launching in beta, you can now view and edit client-side encrypted Excel files with Google Sheets. Any changes made are saved in the original Excel format. We are making it easy for you to leverage Google Workspace with the tools and formats you already use while preserving confidentiality of your sensitive data with client-side encryption.

Introduction of an independent security verification badge for select apps in the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Google Workspace Marketplace is introducing a new independent security verification badge for select apps. This badge indicates that the app has been validated by an independent security assessor to meet the integration and security requirements outlined in Tier 3 of the Cloud Application Security Assessment, helping administrators make more informed decisions before installing or allowlisting apps for their users.

New independent security verification badge for select apps in the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Beginning today, you’ll see a new independent security verification badge for select apps in the Google Workspace Marketplace. This badge indicates that the app was validated by an independent security assessor to meet the integration and security requirements, as outlined in Tier 3 of the Cloud Application Security Assessment.

Translated captions now available for Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans.

Google AI features, including translated captions, have been added directly to Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans. Customers with Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus editions can now use translated captions through their existing subscriptions.

Create original AI-generated images from text in Google Slides using Duet AI.

Google Slides users with the Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise add-on can now generate custom visuals for their presentations. By using the 'Help me visualize' feature, users can enter a text description and optionally select a style to create unique, AI-generated images, allowing them to communicate ideas more impactfully regardless of their artistic skill.

Introduce 'Help me organize' in Google Sheets powered by Duet AI to automatically generate custom templates.

Google Sheets now features 'Help me organize' via Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise. Users can describe a task, such as planning a company retreat or establishing onboarding plans, and Sheets will generate a tailored template—including plans, trackers, or budgets—complete with sample text and editable smart chips to help users organize data quickly.

Expanded language availability for translated captions in Google Meet for Duet AI users.

Google is expanding the number of languages available for the translated captions feature for users with the Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise add-on. New supported languages include Chinese (Mandarin, Traditional), Hindi (India), Thai, Italian, and Russian, complementing the existing list of supported languages.

If you’re a Google Workspace admin, you can now track the carbon footprint and gross emissions of using Google Workspace.

If you’re a Google Workspace admin, you can now track the carbon footprint and gross emissions of using Google Workspace. This means you can track the emissions impact of tools such as Google Meet, Gmail, Google Docs, and more.

You can now generate compelling visuals for presentations through the power of Duet AI for Google Workspace.

In addition to the recently introduced feature that helps users create with pre-designed branded templates in Google Slides, we’re giving you the ability to generate compelling visuals for presentations through the power of Duet AI for Google Workspace. By simply typing a few words in Help me visualize, you can easily create original images for your presentations.

Through Duet AI for Google Workspace, you can now use Google Sheets to quickly get started organizing your data in a straightforward, highly-visual manner.

Through Duet AI for Google Workspace, you can now use Google Sheets to quickly get started organizing your data in a straightforward, highly-visual manner. By simply describing what you want to accomplish using Help me organize, Sheets will generate a plan, tracker, budget, schedule, and more in the form of a template with sample text and smart chips that are easily editable.