3 New updates
Unless 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 Scheduled Release at the same time. If not, each stage of rollout should take no more than 15 business days to complete.
Use Gemini in Google Sheets to generate structured tables
We’re excited to announce that users can now generate structured tables with Gemini in the side panel of Google Sheets. Prior to this update, tables were output as plain text ranges without set column types or structure. Now, Gemini can help you simplify and accelerate spreadsheet building by bringing format and structure to unorganized ranges through table generation. | Rolling out to Rapid Release domains now; launch to Scheduled Release domains planned for October 17, 2024. | Available for Google Workspace customers with Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium add-ons and users with the Google One AI Premium subscription. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about using tables in Google Sheets.
Refreshed illustrations in the Google Calendar app on Android and iOS devices
We’re introducing more modern illustrations for Google Calendar events like coffee, lunch or doctors appointments on Android and iOS. You’ll also notice updated monthly illustrations for background images in the schedule view on your mobile device or tablet. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts.
New “Gemini Advanced” branding for Gemini for Google Workspace add-on users
The Gemini app (gemini.google.com) will now display a “Gemini Advanced” label for users with a Gemini Enterprise, Business, Education, Education Premium add-on or a Google One AI Premium subscription. This will better indicate to users the advanced capabilities of the app included in these plans. We’re also updating this branding across our Help Center to better indicate which features and settings are specific to these add-ons. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about Gemini for Google Workspace.
Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
Kickstart ideas, brainstorm activities, and differentiate content with the help of Gemini in Google Classroom
This week, we officially introduced a new Gemini Education tab in Classroom that grants quick access to numerous AI tools. | Learn more about Gemini in Classroom.
Introducing security advisor, a new set of tools and insights to help small businesses protect their organization against cyber attacks
To help small businesses, we’re introducing security advisor, a set of new insights and tools designed to enhance security for small businesses – including threat defense, account security, and data protection capabilities. | Learn more about security advisor.
Customize your Google Docs with polished cover images
We’re making it easy for you to personalize and differentiate documents with full-bleed cover images that extend from one edge of your document to the other. | Learn more about cover images.
Preview and test upcoming features on Google Meet hardware devices
Using the new “Feature preview” setting, specific Google Meet hardware devices can be configured to test upcoming features prior to general availability. | Learn more about testing Meet hardware features.
Gmail allows more senders to protect their brand using BIMI Common Mark Certificates
We introduced two additional updates for BIMI that will continue to keep inboxes safe: Gmail now supports Common Mark Certificates (CMC) and BIMI verified check marks are now displayed on Android and iOS. | Learn more about BIMI Common Mark Certificates.
Google Sheets tables are now integrated with conditional notifications
There is a new integration between conditional notifications and tables in Sheets. | Learn more about tables and conditional notifications.
Gemini in Gmail will now provide contextual Smart Replies
We’re excited to announce a new Gemini in Gmail feature, contextual Smart Replies, that will offer more detailed responses to fully capture the intent of your message. | Learn more about contextual Smart Replies.
Completed rollouts
The features below completed their rollouts to Rapid Release domains, Scheduled Release domains, or both. Please refer to the original blog posts for additional details.
Rapid Release Domains:
Request to join spaces in Google Chat (web)Picture-in-picture in Google Meet will now open automatically when switching tabsAdditional improvements to tables in Google Sheets
Scheduled Release Domains:
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
Additional data protection in Gemini (gemini.google.com) when using a school account is now available (Admin control)Access and sort shared files more easily in Google Chat conversations (Android)New advancements in Connected Sheets for LookerAdditional iOS data exfiltration enhancement: account level data sharing between Google Workspace apps and non-Google Workspace apps on or offIntroducing Dual Screen on MeetKickstart ideas, brainstorm activities, and differentiate content with the help of Gemini in Google Classroom
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
