Google Workspace Changes

2.0 Flash is now the default model in the Gemini app and Gemini Advanced for Workspace users

The Gemini app is now operating on 2.0 Flash, which features improved response quality, speed, and efficiency. This update is applicable when using Gemini or Gemini Advanced on web or mobile.

Now generally available: migrate messages from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat

Google Workspace admins can now migrate conversations from channels in Microsoft Teams to spaces in Google Chat, making it easier for organizations to onboard and deploy Chat.

users can now create names for existing and new group direct messages

In order to manage discussions more easily and find conversations quicker, users can now create names for existing and new group direct messages.

This feature, which can be thought of as a virtual bulletin board, organizes important information and helps keep your team on the same page

the board in Chat organizes important information and helps keep your team on the same page by enabling anyone to: Pin and share crucial messages, files, and links for quick access

Introducing the board tab in Google Chat for organizing important messages, files, and links.

Google Chat is introducing a new board tab that acts as a virtual bulletin board, allowing users to pin and share crucial messages, files, and links for quick access. The board appears as a right panel next to the conversation stream and includes intelligent resource suggestions powered by Gemini to help teams maintain a single source of truth. Space managers can control modification permissions to ensure the board remains organized and relevant for all team members.

We’re introducing improvements to adding and working with cover images in Google Docs.

In addition to the “Choose from stock images” and “Upload from computer”, insertion options, users can now add images via: Searching the web

new Poll app to gather feedback directly in their Google Chat conversations

Through a simple creation process, teams and groups can share questions for feedback.

Data classification labels in Gmail are now available on iOS devices.

Data classification labels will be available when using the Gmail app on mobile iOS devices. Expanding data classification labels to mobile enables organizations to protect their data whether their users are sharing and accessing information from desktop devices or from mobile devices in the field or on-the-go.

data classification labels will be available when using the Gmail app on mobile Android and iOS devices

Expanding data classification labels to mobile enables organizations to protect their data whether their users are sharing and accessing information from desktop devices or from mobile devices in the field or on-the-go

Google Docs is enhancing the cover image experience with more insertion options, expanded stock images, and improved UI.

Google Docs has updated its cover image functionality for pageless documents. Users can now insert cover images by searching the web, uploading from Google Drive, importing from Google Photos, or pasting a URL. Additionally, over 100 new stock images have been added with category filtering for art, food, and abstract themes. The 'Cover image' chip at the top of documents now displays a placeholder image and a menu with options to create images with Gemini or insert them via the new methods.

Introduction of a new Poll app in Google Chat for gathering feedback.

Google Chat is introducing a new Poll app that allows teams and groups to create and vote on polls directly within conversations. This feature enables users to gather feedback on topics like meeting times or team outings with options for multi-choice or anonymous voting and instant results. The app can be accessed using the '/poll' command, '@Poll', or through the quick command plus button menu.

Instructors using Meet LTI can now control when meeting recordings are shared with students.

Instructors using Google Meet Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) to create and host meetings can now control how meeting recordings are shared. Previously, all meeting participants had access to the recording automatically; now, instructors can use a toggle within the 'Meet artifacts' tab to manage when recordings are shared with students.

Instructors can control how meeting recordings are shared through Meet LTI.

Instructors using Meet LTI™ to create and host meetings can control how meeting recordings are shared. Previously, everyone in the meeting could access the recording after the meeting. Now, instructors can control when recordings are shared with students.

Instructors using Meet LTI™ to create and host meetings can control how meeting recordings are shared

Now, instructors can control when recordings are shared with students.

Google Vault now supports eDiscovery for the Gemini app, allowing admins to search and export conversations.

Google Vault now supports the Gemini app on web and mobile, enabling administrators to perform eDiscovery tasks. Admins can search for Gemini app prompts and responses using filters such as user and date across groups or Organizational Units, and export these conversations in XML format via the UI or API. This update helps organizations meet regulatory and legal obligations regarding Gemini collaborative data from a central tool.