Google Workspace Changes

Google launched a new standalone Progressive Web Application (PWA) for Google Meet on desktop devices.

Google has introduced a standalone Progressive Web Application (PWA) for Google Meet, which offers the same features as the web version but operates as a standalone app to streamline workflow and eliminate the need to switch between browser tabs. The PWA is compatible with Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, and Linux devices running Google Chrome version 73 or higher.

Assign SSO profile to organizational units or groups with the new SAML Partial SSO beta

Now, you have the option to specify groups or organizational units (OUs) to authenticate a subset of your users using Google. This feature is available beginning today as an open beta, which means you can use it without enrolling in a specific beta program.

Improvements for braille mode in Google Docs

Improved how suggestions are announced in braille mode in Google Docs. You’ll now hear detailed suggestion information inline with the rest of the text — this includes whether the suggestion is an insertion or deletion, and the author of the suggestion.

Hangouts to Google Chat upgrade beginning August 16th, with option to opt-out.

Beginning August 16, 2021, users who have the “Chat and classic Hangouts” setting selected will be upgraded to “Chat preferred,” unless you explicitly opt out. Classic Hangouts will no longer be supported beginning late 2021, and all remaining users will be migrated to Google Chat.

Enhanced desktop security for Windows is now available for Google Workspace Business Plus customers

Google Workspace Business Plus customers can now manage and secure Windows devices through the Admin console, just as you do for Android, iOS, Chrome, and Jamboard devices.

Backup and Sync users should begin transitioning to Drive for desktop

Now, we want to provide a more detailed timeline for this transition