Google Workspace Changes

New Classroom audit logs available in the Admin console.

Google Workspace for Education admins can now access Classroom audit logs in the Admin console to track specific activities within their domain, such as identifying who removed a student from a class or who archived a class on a specific date.

Restore specific pages via version history in new Google Sites.

In new Google Sites, users can now restore a specific page from the version history. Previously, restoration was only possible for the entire site. This update simplifies the process of recovering, editing, and re-publishing individual pages that may have been accidentally deleted or modified.

Launch of the Appcessori Rayz Rally Pro mobile device speaker dock.

Appcessori is launching the Rayz Rally Pro, a mobile device speaker dock that automatically launches Google Meet for video meetings and provides an enhanced audio experience. It is the first product in the 'Designed for Google Meet' program and supports both Android and iOS.

Logitech Rally Bar Mini and Rally Bar certified for Google Meet.

Google has certified the Logitech Rally Bar Mini and Rally Bar for Google Meet, providing complete room solutions for small and mid-sized rooms. These certified devices ensure high-quality video and audio and are designed for easy deployment and management.

Introduction of the Series One Board 65 all-in-one 4K video conferencing device.

The Series One Board 65 is an all-in-one 65-inch 4K video conferencing device that can be wall-mounted or paired with an optional stand for flexibility. It includes the Jamboard app built-in to facilitate collaboration for team members in small and medium rooms, whether they are in the room or remote.

Introduction of the Series One Desk 27 all-in-one touchscreen collaboration device.

The Series One Desk 27 is a premium all-in-one touchscreen Google Meet collaboration device designed for small, shared spaces or desktops in the office or at home. It features built-in Jamboard capabilities for capturing ideas and can be used with any conferencing service via a single USB-C cable from a laptop.

Google Forms settings are now easier to navigate with an improved layout and more visible settings tab.

Google Forms has updated its settings interface to make it easier for users to customize their forms or quizzes. The update introduces a more visible settings tab and an improved layout for the settings menu to enhance navigation.

Google Chat 'Rooms' are now 'Spaces'

Starting September 8, 2021, Google Chat 'Rooms' are evolving into 'Spaces'. Users who have enabled Chat in their Gmail settings will see the term 'Rooms' automatically updated to 'Spaces'. This change is part of a broader evolution to improve collaboration, with future updates planned to include in-line topic threading, discoverable spaces, and enhanced user roles and moderation.

New 'Inspect Groups' function to view direct and indirect group memberships in the Admin console.

Google Workspace has introduced the 'Inspect Groups' function in the Admin console, allowing administrators to easily view direct and indirect group memberships. This feature enables admins to see an expanded view of all memberships in a nested group structure, validate whether a specific user is a member of a group, and list all groups a user belongs to along with their membership relation (direct, indirect, or both).

ChromeOS users can now manage offline access for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides via the Files app.

ChromeOS users can now use the native Files app on their Chromebooks to select Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files to be available offline. This update streamlines the process by eliminating the requirement to open the Google Drive or Google Docs web interfaces to manage offline file availability.

Easily make all files types available offline in Google Drive

Today, we are announcing more ways to make sure you can make them all accessible to you even when your internet connection is unavailable.

Google Chat introduces a Tenor integration for searching and sharing GIFs with admin controls.

Google Chat is introducing a new integration with Tenor, allowing users to quickly search for and send GIFs on the web via a new GIF icon in the compose bar. Additionally, administrators can enable or disable this integration through the Admin console under Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Google Chat > GIFs.