Google Workspace Changes

New admin controls for third-party app backups in Google Drive

Admins can now choose whether their Android users can back up data from third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, to their G Suite accounts.

Enhancements and configuration changes to multiple inboxes in Gmail.

Gmail is updating multiple inboxes to support independent scrolling for each inbox, a unified action toolbar across all sections, adjustable panel widths for right-side configurations, and collapsible sections. Additionally, multiple inboxes will no longer support the reading pane (formerly preview pane) layout, and the configuration settings are being moved from the 'Advanced' tab to the 'Inbox' tab for better accessibility.

New admin controls for third-party app backups in Google Drive.

Administrators can now choose whether Android users can back up data from third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, to their G Suite accounts. This provides admins with more control over domain content, allowing them to enable or disable these backups regardless of whether the Google Drive service is enabled for the user. Once the rollout is complete, these backups will not count against G Suite storage quotas.

Changing default scope for Service Settings delegated admins

Changing the default scope for delegated admins with the “Service Settings” privilege. As a result, some admins may need to be re-granted access to the security center.

What's New in G Suite - January 2020

Check out the latest "What's New in G Suite" launch recap for a roundup of all G Suite launches from January 2020.

Changing default scope for Service Settings delegated admins

Google is changing the default scope for delegated admins with the 'Service Settings' privilege. Previously, assigning the 'Service Settings' privilege automatically included the 'Security Center' privilege by default. Now, the 'Security Center' privilege must be granted specifically. Consequently, some delegated admins may lose access to the security center and will need to be re-granted permission by a Super Admin via the Admin console.