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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.
Make a space discoverable to a target audience using the Google Chat API
Earlier this year, we introduced the option to create discoverable spaces using the Google Chat API through the Google Workspace Developer Preview Programme. We're excited to announce this is now generally available for Google Workspace developers. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release domains and Scheduled Release domains | Available to all Google Workspace customers | Learn more about discoverable spaces.
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.
Stay on top of shared Drive files with automatic digest emails
If you haven't been active on Drive for 7 days and have multiple shared files that are unviewed, we'll send you a reminder email that summarises the files. | Learn more about automatic digest emails for Drive files.
Adding audit logs to Gemini for Google Workspace activity
We're introducing the ability for admins to see new audit logs in Google Drive for activity triggered by Gemini for Google Workspace. | Learn more about audit logs for Gemini.
Google Meet add-ons are now available on Android devices
We're expanding access to Google Meet add-ons, now to Android devices, so you can find, install, and use third and first-party applications right from within the Meet app. | Learn more about Meet add-ons.
Updated design for meeting controls in Google Meet
Google Meet is gradually improving and modernising the in-call experience with the Material 3 Design System. This week, we are announcing the first update, which is specific to the lower bar of in-call controls in Meet. | Learn more about updated designs for meeting controls in Google Meet.
Google Classroom now supports grade category and co-teacher imports from SIS partners
Starting this week, teachers can now import their grade categories and co-teachers from their linked SIS. | Learn more about import grading categories or co-teachers.
Google Meet now supports high definition video for meeting recording and devices
Full HD video content is now available for recorded meetings and sending full HD video is now available on all computers with 1080p cameras. Learn more about new video support in Meet.
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:
Scheduled Release Domains:
Updated keyboard shortcuts and first-letters navigation now available on Google Drive webGet notifications for all messages in a Google Chat space (Web)Expanding Slides recordings to Microsoft EdgeIntroducing adaptive audio in Google Meet: creating ad-hoc meeting spaces with multiple laptops
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
New ways to quickly format and organise data with Tables in Google SheetsExpanding Google Drive admin settings to additional Google Workspace editionsNow generally available: Edit client-side encrypted Excel files in Google SheetsPersonal information cards and Contacts sidebar will now display the organisation nameScroll and zoom while presenting in Google MeetAdding audit logs to Gemini for Google Workspace activity
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What's new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
