What’s changingIn addition to setting a custom duration for “Do Not Disturb” in Google Chat, you can now set a recurring schedule so you are not disturbed by Chat notifications on web, Android, and iOS. This is useful when you want to mute notific…
Use Key Migration to change or add key services for Client-side encryption
What’s changing As we continue to expand Client-side encryption (CSE) across Google Workspace products, we’re introducing Key Migration which allows admins to enable additional key services or change their existing key service. In both cases, buil…
Trust rules in Google Drive now generally available
What’s changing In July 2022, we announced an open beta for trust rules in Google Drive. Beginning today, this feature will become available for eligible Google Workspace customers. Trust rules give admins more control over how files can be s…
The new Gmail user interface is becoming the standard experience
Update[December 13, 2022]: Rollout is complete for Rapid release domainsRollout for Scheduled release domains will now begin in January 2023. We will share an additional update on the Workspace Updates blog at that time.What’s changingAt the begin…
Manage projects & tasks with a new Timeline View on Google Sheets
This announcement was made at Google Cloud Next ‘22. Visit the Cloud Blog to learn more about the latest Google Workspace innovations for the ever-changing world of work. What’s changingTo extend the power of smart canvas, we’re int…
Improved flow for expiring access controls in Google Drive
What’s changingYou are now able to set expiring access when sharing files in My Drive. This update improves the existing expiring access capabilities by allowing you to add an expiration when sharing, as opposed to after a person already has access to …
Configure App Access Control for third-party applications in bulk
What’s changing Currently, you can download and view a CSV file with information on accessed and configured apps. Now, you can use that CSV file to specify the status of each app—trusted, blocked, or limited—and upload the file back into the Admin…
Save time by adding in grading category information before exporting Google Assignments in Google Classroom
What’s changingFor teachers who export grades from Google Classroom to their student information system (SIS), it’s important to make sure that all data is transferred seamlessly. Starting today, teachers can include grading category information when e…
Custom emojis coming to Chat
This announcement was made at Google Cloud Next ‘22. Visit the Cloud Blog to learn more about the latest Google Workspace innovations for the ever-changing world of work. What’s changingEmojis are a great way for people to express t…
Stronger Admin console protection with risk-based re-authentication challenges
What’s changing In August 2022, we announced strengthened safeguards for sensitive actions taken in your Google Workspace end users accounts. Specifically, this update protected users from bad actors taking over accounts via cookie theft. Beginnin…