Google Workspace Changes

Native offline capabilities for Gmail on the web.

Gmail on the web now supports native offline capabilities, enabling users to search, write, respond, delete, or archive up to 90 days of messages without an internet connection.

New side panel integration for G Suite apps and Add-ons.

Gmail now features a side panel that allows users to quickly reference or edit Calendar invites, capture ideas in Keep, manage to-dos in Tasks, and access third-party Gmail Add-ons without switching tabs.

Redesigned Gmail web application interface.

The Gmail web interface has been redesigned to allow users to take action faster, including the ability to click attachments directly from the inbox and hover over messages to RSVP, archive, or snooze emails without opening the thread.

AI-driven unsubscribe suggestions in Gmail.

Gmail will now use intelligence to recommend when users should unsubscribe from mailing lists based on cues such as the volume of emails received from a sender and the user's read rate.

High-priority notifications for Gmail mobile.

A new high-priority notifications setting on mobile ensures users are only notified of important messages, helping to minimize interruptions and reduce clutter.

Smart Reply expanded to Gmail on the web.

Following its success on mobile, Google is bringing Smart Reply to Gmail on the web, allowing users to respond to messages more quickly using AI-generated suggestions.

AI-powered Nudging for email follow-ups.

Gmail is introducing Nudging, an AI-powered feature that proactively reminds users to follow up or respond to messages that may have been overlooked in their inbox.

Redesigned security warnings in Gmail.

Gmail has updated its security warnings to be bigger and bolder, making them simpler to understand and providing a clearer call to action to help employees identify potentially risky emails.

Introduction of Gmail confidential mode for sensitive information.

Gmail confidential mode allows users to protect sensitive content by setting expiration dates for emails or revoking access to previously sent messages. It supports additional authentication via text message and includes Information Rights Management (IRM) controls to prevent recipients from forwarding, copying, downloading, or printing messages.

Receive Google prompts on iOS devices via the Gmail app

Making it possible for users with iOS devices to receive prompts via their Gmail app as well. This should encourage more people to use Google prompt, which is an easier and more secure method of authenticating an account.