What’s changing  Directly from the Admin console, admins can remotely set custom configs for managed iOS apps on end-user devices for their enterprise using Google Mobile Device Management. Managed configurations are applied using XML property lists and the same app can be configured differently across different domains, groups, or organizational units (OUs). Adding a managed configuration for an app using XML information Who’s impacted Admins and end users Why it’s important Prior to this update, mobile app configuration was only available for managed Android devices. Beginning tod ..read more

What’s changing  Google Drive is designed to work with keyboards, screen readers, braille devices, screen magnification, and more. Today, we’re excited to improve the accessibility of Google Drive by enabling first-letters navigation.  First-letters navigation enables users to quickly and easily navigate a list of items in Drive via keypress. Users can move focus within a file list in Drive by pressing the first letter(s) of the file's name. Pressing the same letter again will navigate to the next item starting with that letter.  In order to support first-letters navigation ..read more

3 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. Customizable Home tab for Google Chat apps  Recently, we announced the availability of the "Home" tab for Google Chat apps through the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program. This feature allows develope ..read more

What’s changing  Launching first to beta, we’re introducing data loss prevention rules for Gmail. Data protection rules help admins and security experts build a stronger framework around sensitive data to prevent personal or proprietary information from ending up in the wrong hands. This functionality is already available in Google Chat and Google Drive, and in Gmail you’ll be able to create, implement, and investigate rules in the same manner.  Admins can create data protection rules to flag sensitive information from using your organization. These rules are applied to outgoing me ..read more

What’s changing  As part of an ongoing series of improvements for managing Google Meet hardware devices, we recently announced that we would begin capturing application load failures across Meet hardware devices. Beginning today, you can now opt-in to receive email or text message notifications when these failures occur. Subscribing to alerts can help you stay on-top of what’s happening across your hardware fleet and quickly take action to resolve these issues. Getting started Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting connectivity and peripherals alerts and understandi ..read more

What’s changing We recently announced the ability to import data from other messaging platforms using the Google Chat API. To build upon this, we’re excited to announce a new migration solution from CloudFuze that enables you to import data from Slack into Google Chat.  With this integration, you can move messages and memberships from Slack channels into Chat spaces. CloudFuze also imports data while maintaining historical timestamps to ensure users can start using spaces right where they left off. Who’s impacted  Admins and developers  Why you’d use it  Developed in ..read more

What’s changing In today's world, getting our work done can happen from many locations, across many devices. Beginning today, you can smoothly transfer between devices while on a Google Meet call without hanging up and rejoining. For example, if you were taking a Meet call on your mobile phone or tablet, you could smoothly switch to your laptop when you arrived at your desk. You’ll notice the new “Switch here” option when joining a meeting on your laptop, which will switch the call from your mobile devices while maintaining an ongoing conversation and without worrying about missing important i ..read more

What’s changing  You can now use client-side encryption as a condition for a data loss prevention (DLP) rule. As with other DLP rules, you’ll be able to configure:  If users are warned before sharing externally.  If users are blocked from sharing externally.  The ability to download, print, or copy the document are disabled for commenters and viewers.  Whether these events should be sent to the Alert Center for further investigation.  Client-side encryption goes beyond the latest cryptographic standards used by Workspace by giving organizations authoritative ..read more

What’s changing  We’re enhancing the experience for client-side encrypted Google Meet calls to include support for inviting external participants, including users without a Google account. Admins will need to turn on access for external participants and determine which identity provider the guest uses to join. Who’s impacted Admins and end users Why it’s important Meet already encrypts all of your data at rest and in transit between our facilities — client-side encryption gives users direct control of their encryption keys and the identity service that they choose to authenticate ..read more

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. Enhancing search within the Google Drive app on Android devices Last month, we introduced numerous improvements to the Google Drive search experience on iOS devices. Today, we’re excited to announce that these enh ..read more