Google Workspace Changes

Gmail security is enhanced with the expansion of BIMI support.

Gmail is expanding its security capabilities by implementing BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification), which helps organizations verify their brand identity in recipients' inboxes.

Delegate access to a shared inbox using a group address

You can now give an entire Google Group access to your Gmail account through mail delegation. With this feature, delegated users can read, send, and delete messages on the account owner's behalf.

New integrated view for Gmail features email, Google Meet, Google Chat, and Spaces in one place.

Introducing a new, integrated view for Gmail, making it easy to move between critical applications like Gmail, Chat, and Meet in one unified location.

Manage Gmail IMAP controls by group in the Admin console

Administrators can now configure Gmail IMAP settings at the group level in the Admin console, allowing for more granular control over trusted mail clients within an organization. Previously, these settings were only configurable at the domain or organizational unit (OU) level.

RSVP options to indicate virtual or in-person attendance are now available in Gmail.

Google has added hybrid workplace RSVP options to Gmail, allowing users to indicate whether they plan to join a meeting virtually or in person. This functionality, previously introduced in Google Calendar, enables organizers and guests to see attendance preferences in the event details, helping them better prepare for the meeting. Note that these specific join method details are not shared with contacts on external platforms like Microsoft Outlook.

Updating Gmail 'Compose' button for Chat in Gmail users on the web

Google is reverting the 'Compose' button for Chat in Gmail on the web back to its original, larger version starting November 3, 2021, as users found the previous icon-only version less intuitive.

Visual updates and improvements for the To, Cc, and Bcc fields in Gmail

We’re making several improvements in Gmail to help users compose email more efficiently and confidently. When interacting with the “To”, “Cc”, and “Bcc” fields, some improvements you’ll notice are: A new right-click menu to easily view a recipient's full name and email, edit contact names, copy email addresses, open a recipient's information card

AppSheet is now integrated into Gmail through dynamic email support.

Google Workspace has integrated AppSheet into Gmail via dynamic email support, allowing users to build and interact with AppSheet apps directly within their inbox. This integration enables the creation of embedded, editable data fields and the ability to trigger automation workflows—such as budget or vacation approvals—without leaving Gmail, increasing productivity for Enterprise Plus and AppSheet users.

Enhanced search chips in Gmail on web for refined email searches.

Gmail on the web now features enhanced search chips that provide richer drop-down lists with more options to apply additional filters. For example, when using the 'From' chip, users can quickly type a name, choose from suggested senders, or search for emails from multiple senders, making it easier to find specific emails or information.

Improved search filters for Gmail on Android.

Users on Android mobile devices can now more easily filter email and search results in Gmail using rich drop-down lists. These filters can be used independently or after a search to narrow results by criteria such as sender or timeframe, and users can now select from suggested senders or search for multiple senders.

Gmail introduces a new quick settings menu to easily optimize inbox layout, settings, and themes.

Google is adding a quick settings menu to Gmail that allows users to easily find and apply different layouts, inbox types, and display options. When an option is selected, the inbox updates in real time, allowing users to compare choices immediately. This menu provides faster access to existing settings like text density, inbox type, reading panes, and themes, while the full settings menu remains accessible via a 'See all settings' button.

New user setting to hide or show Google Meet in Gmail

Google is introducing a user-level setting that allows individuals to choose whether to hide or show Google Meet features within their Gmail interface. While administrators can already disable video calling for an entire organization via the Admin console, this update provides end users with personal control over the visibility of Meet in their Gmail account.

Google Meet is now integrated into Gmail, allowing users to start or join meetings directly from their inbox.

Google Meet is now available within Gmail on the web, enabling users to start or join video meetings without leaving their inbox. Users can start a new meeting to generate a secure URL or join an existing one using a meeting code or nickname. This integration aims to streamline the transition between email and video communication for G Suite customers.

TLS and certificate validation are now enabled by default for new mail routes, with a new testing tool for admins.

Google has enabled Transport Layer Security (TLS) and certificate validation by default for all new SMTP mail routes in Gmail to enhance email security. To support this change, a new 'Test TLS Connection' feature has been added to the Admin console, allowing administrators to verify that a mail route can successfully establish a secure connection with a destination server before enforcing TLS, eliminating the need to wait for messages to bounce to confirm configuration.

Create and use multiple signatures in Gmail

It’s now possible to use multiple signatures in Gmail. Multiple signatures give you the flexibility to use different signatures for different situations.