Google Workspace Wednesday

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Recent Issues

Issue #98 / 30-Apr-25 — AI in Workspace / Emoji Reactions in Gmail / Access to Vids for Business Starter, Enterprise Starter, and Nonprofit Customers / Out-of-Domain File Warnings in Workspace

Issue #97 / 23-Apr-25 — New Templates in Slides / Gemini 2.5 Flash / Improvements to Student Groups in Classroom / Configure Preferred Language in Meet

Issue #96 / 16-Apr-25 — New AI Capabilities in Workspace / Docs Code Blocks / Silent Reading Mode in Classroom’s Read Along / Text-Dependent Question Generation Tool in Classroom

Issue #95 / 09-Apr-25 — Enterprise-Grade Data Protection in the Gemini App for All Education Customers / Upload Content to Read Along in Classroom / More Options for Exporting Workspace Data

Issue #94 / 02-Apr-25 — New Features and Innovations in Slides / Send E2EE Emails to Any Inbox in Gmail / Audio Overviews in the Gemini App / 3 New Tools in Meet

Issue #93 / 26-Mar-25 — Upgraded Search Results in Gmail / Updates to ‘Help Me Create’ in Vids / New Canvas Feature in Gemini / Run Drive on Arm-Compatible Windows PCs

Issue #92 / 19-Mar-25 — Canvas in Gemini / Summaries of Shared Files in Chat / Drive for Small Businesses / Al-Generated Summaries in Docs / Access to Additional Services for Users Under 18

Issue #91 / 12-Mar-25 — Add Events to Calendar Directly From Emails / Google AI in Business and Enterprise Plans / Gemini in Drive Capabilities / View Invited Meeting Participants on Meet Hardware

Issue #90 / 05-Mar-25 — AI Voiceovers in Vids / Salesforce for Gemini Extension in Gmail / Improved Calendar Interoperability with Outlook / Transferring a Personal Voice number to a Workspace Account

January / February 2025

Issue #89 / 26-Feb-25 — Video Transcripts in Drive / Call Delegation in Voice / Deep Research in Gemini Advanced / Timestamps for Meeting Transcripts in Meet

Issue #88 / 19-Feb-25 — Board Tab in Chat / Group Direct Message Names in Chat / Data Classification Labels in Gmail on Mobile / Migrating to Workspace

Issue #87 / 12-Feb-25 — Poll App in Chat / Cover Images in Docs / Vault Support for Gemini App / Bulk Chip Conversion in Sheets

Issue #86 / 05-Feb-25 — Improvements to Everyday Actions in Sheets / Sync Between Google Calendar and Third-Party Calendars / Interoperability Between Meet and Zoom / Access Evaluation Log Event

Issue #85 / 29-Jan-25 — Gemini AI Features and Pricing Changes / Google for Education Features for Personalized Learning / Tips for Building Gen AI Skills

Issue #84 / 22-Jan-25 — Google AI in Workspace Business and Enterprise Plans / Configure Meet Hardware Devices to Trust Private Certificate Authorities / New Classroom Feature

Issue #83 / 15-Jan-25 — New ‘Grade All’ Feature in Classroom / Generate Vocabulary Lists With Gemini in Classroom / Updated Smart Feature Settings for Workspace / Enhanced IRM for Drive Data Loss Prevention

Issue #82 / 08-Jan-25 — Google AI Announcements in 2024 / Migrate Messages From Teams to Chat / Two New Admin Settings / Admin Access to AppSheet Admin Console

November / December 2024

Issue #81 / 18-Dec-24 — Gmail’s Spam and Scam Technology / Folder Support for Gemini in Drive Side Panel / Improvements to Mentions in Chat

Issue #80 / 11-Dec-24 — Gemini LTI / New Gems in Gemini App / Request eSignatures on PDFs in Drive / Manage Assignment Rubrics Via Classroom API

Issue #79 / 03-Dec-24 — Granular Control Options for Forms Responses / Huddles in Chat / Gemini Mobile App / Convert Exported Client-Side Encrypted Spreadsheets to Excel Files

Issue #78 / 27-Nov-24 — New Vids App / Custom Sections for Chat Conversations / Asus Hardware Kits for Meet / New File Picker Method for Preselecting Drive Files

Issue #77 / 20-Nov-24 — Automatic Framing in Meet / Table Reference Improvements in Sheets / Building Blocks in Docs / Multiple Multimedia Files in One Chat Message

Issue #76 / 13-Nov-24 — General Availability of Vids for Education Plus / New Templates Collection in Slides / Expanded Student Access to Gemini App / Chat Messages in Meet Live Streams

Issue #75 / 06-Nov-24 — Gemini in Side Panel of Chat / Data Classification Labels for Gmail / Exporting Grades in Classroom / FedRAMP High Authorization for Gemini for Workspace

September / October 2024

Issue #74 / 30-Oct-24 — Refreshed user interface in Calendar / Updates to Polish Shortcut in Gmail / Gemini App Available as a Core Service for More Workspace Editions

Issue #73 / 23-Oct-24 — Preview Summaries of Unread Conversations in Chat Home View / Modern Video Player in Drive / Gemini Languages in the Side Panel of Workspace Apps

Issue #72 / 16-Oct-24 — Drive Inventory Reporting / Migrate User Email Data to Another Workspace Account / Import Data From Meta Workplace to Chat / Improve Meet Livestreaming

Issue #71 / 09-Oct-24 — Meeting Artifacts in Meet / Video Messages in Chat / Third-Party Smart Chips in Sheets / Summary Cards in Gmail / Languages in Gemini Live

Issue #70 / 02-Oct-24 — Conditional Notifications and Tables in Sheets / New Gemini in Gmail Feature / Feature Preview Setting in Meet

Issue #69 / 25-Sept-24 — Workspace Extends Gemini Support to Millions of Customers / Polished Cover Images in Docs / BIMI Common Mark Certificates in Gmail / Gemini in Classroom

Issue #68 / 18-Sept-24 — Multi-Monitor Support in Slides / Gemini in Gmail / Meet Add-ons SDK / Drafts Feature for Workspace Marketplace Apps

Issue #67 / 11-Sept-24 — Drive Homepage View / Shared Tab in Chat / Gems Tool in Gemini / Related Content Links in Gemini Responses / GCDS Compliance with Conflicting Accounts

Issue #66 / 04-Sept-24 — New Gemini Features / Data Protection in Gemini for School Accounts / Gmail Q&A Feature / Consolidated Emails for Meet Meeting Artifacts

July / August 2024

Issue #65 / 28-Aug-24 — Upload Documents to Gemini / AI for Workspace for Education / Picture-in-Picture in Meet / Shared Drives for Business Starter

Issue #64 / 21-Aug-24 — New Video Calling Experience in Meet / Gemini in Gmail Updates / Forms Data as a Table in Sheets / Student Groups Feature in Classroom

Issue #63 / 14-Aug-24 — New AI-Powered Feature in Meet / Meet Hardware Logs / Calendar Interop Settings / Drive File Attachments in Classroom / Vulnerabilities of Legacy IT Systems

Issue #62 / 07-Aug-24 — Admin Controls for Third-Party Apps / Importing Grading Periods and Creating New Classes in Classroom / Controlling Access to Sensitive Content Stored in Drive

Issue #61 / 31-Jul-24 — Followed Threads in Chat / Auto Generated Captions for Drive Videos / Gemini in Workspace Side Panel / Meet LTI

Issue #60 / 24-Jul-24 — Drive Inventory Reporting / Preview Classwork in Classroom / Re-Enrollment for Meet Hardware Devices / Importing and Exporting Markdown in Docs

Issue #59 / 10-Jul-24 — Appointment Schedules in Calendar / Assured Controls for Workspace / Pre-Configure Meet Artifacts from Invites / New Data Hub in Admin Console

Issue #58 / 03-Jul-24 — Improvements to Calculation Speed in Sheets / Add ‘Missing’ Grade to Gradebook in Classroom / Add More Members to Spaces in Chat

May / June 2024

Issue #57 / 26-Jun-24 — Gemini in Side Panel of Workspace Apps / Calendar Event Sync Across Services / Workspace for Education AI Tools / New Languages in Meet / Colab Pro and Colab Pro+ for Workspace

Issue #56 / 19-Jun-24 — Meet Support for HD Video / New Education Navigator Site / Classroom Support for Grade Category and Co-Teacher Imports from SIS Partners

Issue #55 / 12-Jun-24 — Digest Emails in Drive / Request to Join Spaces in Chat / Conditional Notifications in Sheets / Meaningful Connections in Meet

Issue #54 / 05-Jun-24 — Edit Client-Side Encrypted Excel Files in Sheets / Updates to Calendar API / Organization Names in Contacts / Gemini for Workspace Usage Reports in Admin Console

Issue #53 / 29-May-24 — Adaptive Audio in Meet / Expanded Browser Support for Voice Typing and Auto Captions in Docs and Slides / Send Emails to Spaces in Chat / Drive Audit Logs

Issue #52 / 22-May-24 — Updates to Gemini for Workspace / Hovercard Feature in Drive / Gemini Add-Ons for Education Customers / Meet Hardware Devices

Issue #51 / 15-May-24 — New “Notify All” Option in Chat / Tables in Sheets / Breakout Room Attendance as Part of Attendance Reporting in Meet

Issue #50 / 08-May-24 — Hide Non-Video Tiles in Meet / Simplified Experience for Workspace Users Turning on 2SV / Using Generative AI / AppSheet Organizations

Issue #49 / 01-May-24 — Keep Reminders Automatically Save to Tasks / Transfer Between Devices During Meet Calls / Data Loss Prevention Rules for Gmail in Beta / Import Slack Data into Chat

March / April 2024

Issue #48 / 24-Apr-24 — Interoperability Between Chat and Other Messaging Platforms / New Annotation Tools in Meet  / Voice and Salesforce Integration / Chat Apps Can Subscribe to Event Notifications

Issue #47 / 17-Apr-24 — Dark Mode in Drive on Web / Dialogflow CX Chat Apps / Launch FigJam from Meet Devices / Cloud and AI Innovation

Issue #46 / 10-Apr-24 — Innovations and Enhancements to Workspace / Meet Live Stream Enhancements and Brandlive Partnership / Admin Control Over User Access to Gemini for Workspace Alpha Features

Issue #45 / 03-Apr-24 — New Shared Tab in Chat / Organize Digital Clutter with Google AI Tools / Launch Miro from Meet Devices

Issue #44 / 27-Mar-24 — Send Voice Messages on Chat / Migrate Encrypted Messages to Gmail CSE / Get Started with Gemini for Workspace

Issue #43 / 20-Mar-24 — Appointment Schedules Replacing Slots in Calendar / Portrait Touch-Up for Meet on the Web / New Email Layout Editor Accessible from Gmail and Drive

Issue #42 / 13-Mar-24 — Meet Co-Host Support for Client-Side Encrypted Meetings / Managing Meet Hardware Devices / Dropdown Chips in Sheets

Issue #41 / 06-Mar-24 — Smooth Scrolling in Sheets on Desktop / Updates to Space Management Tool for Chat / 1:1 Calls with Users Outside Your Domain on Meet Mobile App

January / February 2024

Issue #40 / 28-Feb-24 — Gemini for Workspace / Markups in Docs / Room Check-In Feature in Meet / Import and Convert Sensitive Excel Files into Sheets

Issue #39 / 21-Feb-24 — Speaker Spotlight in Slides / Improved Comments Experience in Docs, Sheets, and Slides / Mobile Device Management Admin Privileges

Issue #38 / 14-Feb-24 — Companion Mode Added to Meet on Mobile / Cybersecurity Tips and Tools / Sharing Spaces Smart Chips in Chat

Issue #37 / 07-Feb-24 — Pin Chat Messages in Meet / Pin Multiple Tiles for All Meet Participants / Shareable Class Templates and Classwork in Classroom

Issue #36 / 31-Jan-24 — Updates to Calendar Appointment Scheduling Experience / Improvements to Space Creation in Chat / Local Data Storage in Workspace

Issue #35 / 24-Jan-24 — New Features in Meet / Join Meet Meetings Without an Account on Mobile / Chat Moderation Tool in Admin Console / Star Messages in Chat on Mobile

Issue #34 / 17-Jan-24 — Comments and Action Items on Client-Side Encrypted Docs / Sharing Drive Files to Calendar Meeting Attendees / Trusted Types Extended to Gmail / Meet on Logitech Android Appliances

Issue #33 / 10-Jan-24 — Improved Ultra-Low Latency Live Streaming in Meet / Updates to Managed iOS Devices with Chrome 120 Release / Convert Forms into Practice Sets in Classroom

Issue #32 / 03-Jan-24 — Create Smart Chips in Docs / Share Name Pronunciation Across Workspace Products / Changes to Meet Admin Console

November / December 2023

Issue #31 / 27-Dec-23 — Happy Holidays!

Issue #30 / 20-Dec-23 — Gmail CSE Support for PIV/CAC Smart Cards / Bitbucket App for Chat / Transition from Gmail HTML View to Standard View / Excuse Assignments in Classroom

Issue #29 / 13-Dec-23 — Response Controls in Forms / Interactive Questions for YouTube Videos in Classroom / Profile Discovery Feature / Mute Option in Chat / Easier Access to Content in Docs

Issue #28 / 06-Dec-23 — Smart Compose for Equations / Improved Search Results Page in Chat / Vault Support for Calendar / New Chat Mobile Experience / Export Drive Files Linked in Gmail Messages in Chat

Issue #27 / 29-Nov-23 — Shareable Video Presentations in Slides / New Homepage View in Drive / Automated Data Entry in Sheets / Message Bubbles in Chat on iOS Devices

Issue #26 / 22-Nov-23 — Gesture Detection in Meet / AppSheet Smart Chips for Docs / Full Screen Task Lists on Calendar / Starring Messages in Chat

Issue #25 / 15-Nov-23 — New Homepage in Drive Mobile App / Scheduling Large Scale Meetings / Search Capabilities of Chat / Filter by People or Groups in Drive

Issue #24 / 08-Nov-23 — GIFs and Stickers in Slides / 1:1 Video Calling in Meet Mobile App / More Choice in Workspace with New CSE Partners / On-the-Go Mode in Meet

Issue #23 / 01-Nov-23 — Automatic Lighting Adjustments for Google Meet Devices / Inclusive Emoji Picker in Gmail / Regaining Access to Google Account

September / October 2023

Issue #22 / 25-Oct-23 — Portrait Touch-Up in Google Meet / Choose the Best Gmail Inbox Type / Directory Sync in Google Workspace / 7 Android Productivity Apps

Issue #21 / 18-Oct-23 — Third-Party Cookie Changes in Drive / Smart Replies in Chat / Draft an Email in Docs / Guest List in Calendar

Issue #20 / 11-Oct-23 — Emoji Reactions in Gmail / New View in Drive / Full HD for Group Meetings in Meet / Review and Approve Contacts Delegates

Issue #19 / 04-Oct-23 — New Gmail Inbox Protections / New Calendar Scheduling Features / Whiteboarding in Workspace / Building Blocks in Docs / Increased Resolution in Meet

Issue #18 / 27-Sept-23 — New Space Manager Capabilities in Chat / Email Templates in Groups / Monitoring Meet Hardware Issues / Foster Creativity with Generative AI / Q&A Features in Meet

Issue #17 / 20-Sept-23 — Pair Video Tiles in Meet / Third-Party Extensions for Duet AI / Live Pointers in Slides / Differentiate Messages Better in Chat / Pageless Formatting in Docs

Issue #16 / 13-Sept-23 — More Google Meet Features / Lock Files More Easily in Drive / Increase Row Limits in BigQuery Connected Sheets / More Dual Display Support in Meets

Issue #15 / 06-Sept-23 — Upgrade Coming to Spaces in Google Chat / Create Images from Text in Slides / Edit client-encrypted Excel files in Sheets

July / August 2023

Issue #14 / 30-Aug-23 — Workday App for Chat / Slide Notes when Presenting in Meet / Expanding Google AI / See Outlook Users in Calendar / 5 Ways to Work with Duet AI

Issue #13 / 23-Aug-23 — Google Voice Ring Groups / Conflict Accounts Tool / Calendar API Updates

Issue #12 / 16-Aug-23 — Annotate Google Slides / Protecting Workspace Data in the AI era / eSignature for Docs and Drive / Gmail translations for mobile devices

Issue #11 / 09-Aug-23 — AppSheets coming to Most Workspace Licenses / Q&A Moderation in Meet / Sharable Lessons in Classroom / Create Meeting Notes in Docs

Issue #10 / 02-AUG-23 — Workspace Developers Update / Generative AI / In-Line Replies in Google Chat / Collaborations in Canvas come to Google Assignments

Issue #9 / 26-JUL-23 — Updated Membership Tools for Chat / Add Line Numbers to Docs / Working Locations in the Calendar API

Issue #8 / 19-JUL-23 — Google Chat API released / Add Hyperlinks to text in Chat / Better Meeting Room Suggestions / Negotiate Meeting Times in Gmail

Issue #7 / 12-Jul-23 — Book Paid Appointments in Calendar / More Working Location Features in Calendar / Try new Google Chat DLP features / Admin Console Enhancements

Issue #6 / 05-Jul-23 — Google Chat Read Receipts / LinkedIn Learning offers Workspace Training / Better client-side Gmail encryption

May / June 2023

Issue #5 / 28-Jun-23 — New Teaching Tools for Education / Express Yourself in Chat / Access Features in Meet on the Web

Issue #4 / 21-Jun-23 — New Time Management Features / 11 Google Docs Tips / Access Requests for Files

Issue #3 / 14-Jun-23 — 6 Gmail AI Features / Table Placements in Docs / Languages for Captions in Meets

Issue #2 / 07-Jun-23 — Passkeys / PiP for Google Meet / BetterCloud and Google Workspace

Issue #1 / 31-May-23 — Recommended for Workspace Apps / Simplify Workflows in Docs / Timeline View in Sheets