Expanding data regions coverage to Google Classroom
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3h ago
What’s changing  Data regions for Google Workspace allows customers to choose a specific geographic location—in the U.S., in Europe, or globally distributed—for their covered data at rest to help meet organizational or compliance needs.  We previously added data regions coverage to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and today, we’re extending data region coverage to primary user data for Google Classroom for the U.S. and E.U. data regions.  By expanding data regions coverage to Google Classroom user indices, we hope to better support our customers’ data location prefere ..read more
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Updating the access experience in Google Drive
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22h ago
What’s changing Last year, we introduced a beta that allows shared drive managers and My Drive owners to restrict folders to specific users. Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of this feature in shared drives and My Drive, which means that users can restrict access to their My Drive folders using the two options outlined below. , and by 2026, we will simplify and align the restricted access principles for My Drive and shared drives. Current experience for My Drive folders & files (until February 2026):  Users have two options to restrict access to files or fold ..read more
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Scroll through live captions and translated captions in Google Meet
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22h ago
What’s changing We’re improving the live captions and translated captions experience in Google Meet by including the ability to scroll through the text. Previously, captions were displayed in real-time, but disappeared once they were no longer relevant to the current conversation. This update makes it possible to scroll back and review the last 30 minutes of captions at your own pace. This can be particularly helpful if you’ve missed a portion of the conversation or you want to review specific details mentioned earlier in the conversation.  Scrolling through the caption history in Google ..read more
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“Take notes for me” in Google Meet now captures “next steps”
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1d ago
What’s changing  In August 2024, we introduced “take notes for me” in Google Meet. When turned on, this Gemini in Meet feature is designed to boost meeting productivity by automatically capturing key discussion points and sending a recap email, helping keep everyone informed.  Today, we’re pleased to announce that “take notes for me” will capture next steps discussed during the meeting in a new “suggested next steps” section. Powered by AI, these next steps and follow-ups will automatically be identified and organized within the meeting notes document. You can review and edit the ne ..read more
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Workspace data loss protection (DLP) for Gmail is now generally available
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1d ago
What’s changing  A big threat organizations must prepare for is the risk of data exfiltration through unwanted and/or unauthorized means. Whether it’s small-scale, unintended sharing, or a larger breach scenario, organizations need powerful defenses to protect themselves from these risks. To that end, we’re pleased to announce that today Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is generally available in Gmail, alongside Drive and Chat. DLP is one of the most powerful ways organizations can protect themselves from these risks. With DLP capabilities in Gmail, organizations can identify, monitor, and cont ..read more
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Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - February 14, 2025
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5d ago
4 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. 2.0 Flash is now the default model in the Gemini app and Gemini Advanced for Workspace users  The Gemini app is now operating on 2.0 Flash, which features improved response quality, speed, and efficie ..read more
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Introducing the board tab in Google Chat
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5d ago
What’s changing  In our continuing effort to improve the ways Google Chat helps teams communicate and collaborate, we’re excited to introduce board in Google Chat.  This feature, which can be thought of as a virtual bulletin board, organizes important information and helps keep your team on the same page by enabling anyone to:  Pin and share crucial messages, files, and links for quick access  Use intelligent suggestions to quickly find and add relevant resources  Maintain an organized workspace by displaying the board next to your conversation stream when needed a ..read more
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Create names for group direct messages in Google Chat
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6d ago
What’s changing  Spaces in Google Chat are meant to focus a conversation around a topic, project, or shared interest with multiple people. However, we know there are times when users prefer to message a group instead of a space. In order to manage discussions more easily and find conversations quicker, users can now create names for existing and new group direct messages.  Name any group direct messages with the new option in the Chat menu Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.  End users:  Named group direct messages will conti ..read more
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Data classification labels in Gmail are now available on all Android and iOS devices
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1w ago
What’s changing  In November 2024, we launched an open beta for data classification labels in Gmail. Beginning today, data classification labels will be available when using the Gmail app on mobile Android and iOS devices. Expanding data classification labels to mobile enables organizations to protect their data whether their users are sharing and accessing information from desktop devices or from mobile devices in the field or on-the-go. Classification labels on mobile when composing a message, reading a message, and a message thread. Additionally, these protections provide an aut ..read more
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Improving the cover images experience in Google Docs
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1w ago
What’s changing Last year, we made it easier for you to personalize and differentiate documents with full-bleed cover images that extend from one edge of your document to the other. Since then, many users have added cover images to help set the tone for a document, and today we’re announcing the following updates:  In addition to the “Choose from stock photos” and “Upload from computer”, insertion options, users can now add images via:  Searching the web  Uploading from Drive  Importing from Google Photos  Pasting a URL  The addition of 100+ new stock ima ..read more
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