Google Workspace Changes

Set user language programmatically with the Directory API

Use Google Workspace Admin SDK Directory API to customize a per user language preference via the user create/update flow.

Set user language programmatically with the Directory API

With this launch, you can use Google Workspace Admin SDK Directory API to customize a per user language preference via the user create/update flow.

You can use Google Workspace Admin SDK Directory API to customize a per user language preference via the user create/update flow.

With this launch, you can use Google Workspace Admin SDK Directory API to customize a per user language preference via the user create/update flow. Previously, the AdminSDK only allowed one customer level language setting that applied to all users, which could then be changed individually via the Admin console, or by the user.

Use Google Workspace Admin SDK Directory API to customize a per user language preference via the user create/update flow.

The AdminSDK now allows customization of user language preferences via the user create/update flow using the Google Workspace Admin SDK Directory API. Previously, the AdminSDK only allowed one customer level language setting that applied to all users, which could then be changed individually via the Admin console, or by the user.

Updated user interface for the App Access Control panel in the Admin console.

Google has updated the user interface for the App Access Control section of the Admin console to help administrators more easily view trusted or blocked applications, see a list of all applications being accessed by users, and view Google Services within their organization. Additionally, the update provides faster loading times for the app access list.

New built-in interoperability between Google Meet and Cisco Webex.

Google Meet is introducing built-in video conferencing interoperability with Cisco Webex, allowing users to join Webex meetings from Google Meet hardware devices and join Google Meet calls from supported Cisco Webex devices. While core video conferencing features are supported, some advanced features like polls, breakout rooms, and dual-screen support may be unavailable. Admins can enable or disable this feature for specific organizational units via the Google Meet Hardware Settings page in the Admin console.

Google Forms API is now available in open beta.

The Google Forms API has transitioned to open beta, allowing developers in the Early Adopter Program to make their integrations available to the public without the need for individual end-user allowlisting. This API enables programmatic access to manage forms and quizzes, retrieve responses and grades, and receive push notifications, facilitating the development of real-time dashboards and automated business workflows.

Labels-driven sharing restrictions via Workspace DLP integration are launching soon.

Admins will be able to configure sharing restrictions that apply to all files with a specific label. For example, DLP administrators can set rules to warn users when sharing files labeled as 'Internal' or block external sharing, downloads, and printing for files labeled as 'Top Secret'.

Automated classification for Drive labels using Workspace DLP is launching soon.

Automated classification allows organizations to automatically apply Drive labels to content based on administrator-defined rules and predefined content detectors. This reduces the risk of manual classification errors and helps scale data protection efforts by providing a safeguard against unlabeled content.

Drive labels are now generally available for custom content categorization.

Admins can now configure custom labels for their domain, which users can apply to files in Drive via the context menu, detail pane, or the File menu in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This feature helps organizations categorize content and ensure files are handled correctly, including the ability to designate one 'badged label' for high visual prominence to remind users to handle sensitive files with care.

New ways to customize tables in Google Docs, including pinned headers, row split prevention, easier arrangement, sorting, and a properties sidebar.

Google Docs is introducing several table customization features to improve data presentation. Users can now pin header rows to repeat across pages, prevent rows from splitting across page breaks, drag and drop rows and columns for easier arrangement, sort table rows to organize data, and use a new sidebar to manage table properties in real time.

Set tasks to repeat in Google Calendar

Users can now set tasks to repeat in Google Calendar and customize recurrence schedules. This includes the ability to create tasks with recurrence rules, edit the recurrence rules of existing tasks, and set specific end conditions for those rules.

Google Meet hosts and co-hosts can now lock participants' audio and video from iOS devices.

Google Meet hosts and co-hosts can now lock all participants’ audio and video from iOS devices, which allows them to mute all participants or prevent the use of cameras to reduce disruptions. Previously, these lock settings were only available on computers. The audio and video lock settings apply to all participants regardless of the device used to enable the lock.

Start and join meetings and audio calls from 1:1 chats using Google Chat in Gmail on mobile.

Users can now start or join meetings and audio calls directly from 1:1 chats in Google Chat within the Gmail app on Android and iOS. To initiate a call, users can select the phone or video icon in the top right corner of a 1:1 chat, or select the phone/video chip to join an existing call. Missed calls are indicated by red phone or video icons within the conversation and chat roster.

New admin control to manage the display of user availability across Google Workspace products.

Google is introducing a new Admin setting that allows administrators to control whether a user's Google Calendar status, such as 'out of office', is visible across other Google Workspace products like Google Chat and Gmail. This setting is enabled by default and can be disabled at the domain or organizational unit (OU) level to provide greater control over user information visibility.