Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – December 6, 2024

3 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...

Create and manage rubrics using the Google Classroom API

What’s changing The Google Classroom API enables third-party developers to manage classes, rosters, invitations and more in Google Classroom. Since 2019, teachers have been able to create or reuse a rubric for an assignment, however this capability did not previously...

Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – November 29, 2024

2 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...

Introducing huddles: instant-on, audio-first meetings in Google Chat

What’s changingIn continuing our effort to make Google Chat your home for team collaboration, we’re excited to introduce a fast and flexible way to connect: huddles. Powered by Google Meet, huddles let you start an audio-first meeting, making real-time collaboration...

Table reference improvements in Google Sheets

What’s changingSince introducing tables in Google Sheets, we’ve made numerous improvements to ensure users are equipped with the tools they need to accelerate spreadsheet building. Table references, a way to refer to a table or parts of a table in a formula, are just...

Educators can now request access to third-party apps for their students

What’s changingWe’re introducing a new workflow that allows educators to request access to unconfigured third-party apps on behalf of their students.Admins can allow educators and users who are over 18 years of age to request access to apps for themselves or on behalf...

More ways to get started quickly with building blocks in Google Docs

What’s changing For the last few years, users have added building blocks, including custom blocks, to their Google Docs to quickly spin up email drafts, meeting notes, reusable templates and more. Today, we’re excited to introduce a new collection of building blocks...