Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – November 1, 2024

4 New updatesUnless otherwise indicated, the features below are available to all Google Workspace customers, and are fully launched or in the process of rolling out. Rollouts should take no more than 15 business days to complete if launching to both Rapid and...

Data classifications labels for Gmail are now available in open beta

What’s changingIn addition to Google Drive, we’re expanding data classification labels to now include Gmail. Classification labels are used to classify and audit content according to organizational guidelines (“Sensitive”, “Confidential”, etc.) and apply policies,...

Gemini in the side panel of Google Chat is now available

What’s changingFor the last few months, users with the Gemini for Google Workspace add-ons and Gemini Education add-ons have used Gemini in the side panel of Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive to assist them with summarizing, analyzing, and generating content...

FedRAMP High authorization for Gemini for Workspace

What’s changingAs recently announced, we submitted our package to obtain FedRAMP High authorization for Gemini for Workspace, including the Gemini app. A FedRAMP High certification assures federal agencies in the United States that a cloud service provides the highest...

Ask responders for a rating in Google Forms

What’s changingTo add to the list of question types that users can respond to in Google Forms and enable the collection of feedback in a more engaging way, we’re introducing a rating question type. This new question type enables you to customize rating questions by...

Import data from Meta Workplace to Google Chat using CloudFuze

What’s changingEarlier this year, we introduced a new migration solution from Google Workspace partner CloudFuze that enables customers to import data from Slack into Google Chat. Today, we’re announcing an additional solution from CloudFuze that enables companies...

New and improved widgets for Google Chat app cards

What’s changingGoogle Chat app developers have the ability to add widgets and UI elements to make their app cards customizable and encourage users to interact with their apps in a variety of ways. Today, we’re excited to announce new and improved widgets for Chat app...

Send video messages in Google Chat

What’s changing Earlier this year, we announced voice messages in Google Chat, giving users a new way to communicate with others more effectively. Today, we are introducing video messages in Chat, a new capability that helps you save time, convey more information, add...