1 New update
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.
Send emails about your files to collaborators using the sharing dialog in Workspace apps
Once a file is shared, you have the option to “notify” someone when they’ve been added to view, comment on, or edit a file. We’re building upon this by introducing the ability to send an email to any collaborator if you are a file owner or editor. This is especially useful if you’ve recently made updates to the content or if you’d like to pose a question to the group. To email collaborators, click “Share” > click on the “Email people on this file” icon next to “People with access” > select the email recipients and add a custom message. | Rolling out to Rapid Release domains now; launch to Scheduled Release domains planned for August 26, 2024. | Available to Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about sharing files from Google Drive.
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.
Expanding multi-party-approvals to domain-wide-delegation actions
We’re expanding multi-party approvals to include domain-wide-delegation. Domain-wide-delegation is a powerful feature which allows admins to grant third-party applications permission to access your Workspace users’ data. | Learn more about domain-wide-delegation actions.
Introducing Student Groups in Google Classroom
There is a new feature in Google Classroom that enables teachers to create groups of students to make assigning differentiated content easier. | Learn more about student groups in Classroom.
Refine emails faster with updates to Help me write in Gmail
We’ve introduced two new Gemini in Gmail updates to help you draft emails even faster: 1) a new option for Help me write that polishes emails drafts on web and mobile devices and 2) Help me write and Refine my draft shortcuts on Android and iOS devices. | Learn more about Help me write in Gmail.
Google Meet increases ultra-low latency live streaming support to 100,000 viewers in distributed audiences
For select Google Workspace editions*, we’re pleased to announce that the Google Meet ultra-low latency viewing experience for live streamed meetings will now support up to 100,000 viewers. In addition, the Google Meet ultra-low latency viewing experience for live streamed meetings is now available also from Google Meet room hardware. | Learn more about Meet ultra-low latency live streaming.
Third-party smart chip resource creation now available in Google Docs
We’re enabling third-party partners, such as Lucidspark, Lucidchart, and Zoho Projects, to create smart chips or resources like tasks or flowcharts that end users can add and edit in their Google Docs. | Learn more about third-party smart chips in Docs.
New host controls for add-ons in Google Meet
We’re giving meeting hosts and co-hosts the ability to control the use of add-ons during meetings* with a new setting. | Learn more about host controls 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:
Appointment slots booking pages are no longer available in Google Calendar (Original announcement: The current appointment slots feature in Google Calendar will be replaced by appointment schedules in July 2024)Easily convert data to dropdown chips in Google Sheets
Improving tables in Google Sheets
Improving tables in Google Sheets
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
Admins can now centrally set default grading settings for teachers in their district (Grading Categories and Grading Scales) “Take notes for me” in Google Meet is rolling out soon; pre-configure access with a new admin setting (Admin setting)Save time managing your Meet Hardware fleet with new device filtersSave files scanned in the Google Drive Android app as a .JPEGGoogle Meet on Android is now available for Logitech Rally Bar HuddleExpanding multi-party-approvals to domain-wide-delegation actionsIntroducing Student Groups in Google ClassroomRefine emails faster with updates to Help me write in GmailGoogle Meet increases ultra-low latency live streaming support to 100,000 viewers in distributed audiencesThird-party smart chip resource creation now available in Google Docs
Paused rollouts
We have paused the rollout for this feature while we evaluate performance and quality. We will provide an update with new rollout information as soon as possible.
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
