Google Workspace Changes

Gmail contextual gadgets will be shut down on August 1st, 2018.

Google is planning to shut down all Gmail contextual gadgets on August 1st, 2018. These gadgets are triggered by clues in Gmail, such as the content of a subject line or an email message. Google recommends that administrators turn off their contextual gadgets and transition to Gmail Add-ons, which offer a better developer experience, cross-platform support, and increased stability.

Improved attachment compliance in Gmail DLP by scanning file contents for custom file types.

Google has enhanced Gmail Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities regarding attachment compliance. Previously, custom file type searches only scanned the message's MIME header for filename extensions, which could be bypassed by renaming the file. Now, administrators can enable a feature to scan the actual contents of the attachment to determine its file type for supported types, providing better protection against data loss.

G Suite super admins can now delegate specific Gmail privileges to other users without granting full super admin status.

Google has introduced three new Gmail privileges that super admins can delegate to other users: Email Log Search, Access Admin Quarantine, and Access Restricted Quarantines. This allows designated users to track message delivery and manage quarantined emails without requiring full super administrator permissions. These privileges can be assigned by creating a new custom role in the Admin console under Services > Gmail.

G Suite admins can now install Gmail Add-ons for their entire domain, with enhanced publishing options for developers.

G Suite administrators now have the ability to install Gmail Add-ons for their entire domain, simplifying how users access business apps directly from Gmail. Additionally, developers can now install Add-ons for their own G Suite accounts before publishing to aid the development process, and they can publish Add-ons specifically to users within their own G Suite domains or to the general public upon receiving permission.