Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – December 8, 2023
1 New updateUnless 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...
Set client-side encryption as the default mode for new emails, events, and files
What’s changingAdmins can now set client-side encryption (CSE) to be on by default for:Newly created Gmail messages, Google Calendar events. Newly created Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files.Newly uploaded Google Drive files.Admins can set client-side encryption as...
Meet Add-ons SDK available in Developer Preview
What’s changing Today, the Google Meet Web Add-ons SDK is available through our Developer Preview Program. Developers can use the SDK to bring their app experience right into Meet. End users can install, open, and collaborate in apps right inside a meeting, either as...
New guide to help screen reader users transition from Gmail HTML view to Gmail Standard view
What’s changingEarlier this year, we informed users that Gmail Basic HTML view for desktop web and mobile web would be disabled starting in early 2024. We know that many users in the accessibility community use Basic HTML view, so today we’re sharing a guide to help...
Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – December 15, 2023
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 the Bitbucket app for Google Chat
What’s changing Following the recently announced Workday app for Google Chat that allows you to perform quick actions in Workday without leaving Google Chat, we’re excited to also introduce Bitbucket for Google Chat. Bitbucket is a Git-based code and CI/CD tool...
Use “Profile Discovery” to display basic information only in search results, available in open beta
What’s changingGoogle Workspace admins can now turn on “Profile discovery” for their users. When turned on, users can customize how they appear across Google products to people who search for them by their phone number or email. Specifically, you can choose how you...
Introducing interactive questions for YouTube videos in Google Classroom
What’s changingEducators can now turn any YouTube video into an interactive lesson by adding questions for their students to answer throughout the video. The interactive questions feature turns a passive watching experience into an engaging one, and improves students’...
Excuse assignments in Google Classroom
What’s changing Following the expansion of grading systems in Google Classroom, we’re adding an additional feature that gives teachers even more flexibility when it comes to grading for assignments and classwork. Starting today, teachers can mark an assignment for a...
Record and share your name pronunciation across Google Workspace products
What’s changingFrom your Google account settings, you can now record your name and share its pronunciation with other users. The pronunciation can be played from your profile card across various Google Workspace tools such as Gmail or Google Docs on web or mobile...