Google Workspace Changes

Introducing a dedicated Meetings section in Google Chat to organize meeting conversations.

Google Chat is introducing a new, optional Meetings section that allows users to group all past and future meeting conversations in one dedicated place. This section appears under Direct Messages and Spaces, acting as a smart folder to improve the discoverability of meeting notes and follow-ups. Users can enable this feature via the conversation list's overflow menu, and admins can manage the setting by organizational units or groups.

Enhanced Workspace audit logs with improved filtering for resource fields, updated application and network fields, expanded AdminSDK filtering, and a new OwnerDetails field.

Google Workspace audit logs are receiving several significant enhancements. These include improved log filtering capabilities for resource fields within the security investigation tool for Gmail and Google Drive, allowing more granular searches using classification labels. Additionally, updated application and network fields are now available in the Workspace audit log integration with Google Security Operations (SecOps). The AdminSDK Activities.List method has expanded filtering options for RegionCode and OAuthClientId. Finally, a new OwnerDetails field, detailing the owner's type and identity, is being added to events published to the AdminSDK and BigQuery, providing richer insights into resource ownership.

Updated Application and Network fields in Workspace audit log integration with SecOps.

Google has updated the audit events sent to Google Security Operations (SecOps) to include updated Application and Network fields where applicable, enhancing the data available for security monitoring and analysis.

Google Calendar now allows users to easily find and set time zones by searching for a city or country, simplifying scheduling across different time zones.

Google Calendar is introducing an enhanced time zone picker on the web, enabling users to search for and select a specific city or country instead of manually scrolling through a list. This feature aims to streamline the process of coordinating and scheduling meetings with individuals in various time zones. The improvement is applicable across all Google Calendar interfaces where time zone selection is possible, including meeting scheduling, setting a secondary time zone for the main calendar grid, or configuring the world clock.

Improved time zone picker in Google Calendar allowing search by city or country.

Google Calendar on the web is introducing an improved time zone picker that allows users to search for and select a specific city or country instead of manually scrolling through a list. This enhancement is available across all Google Calendar surfaces where time zones are selected, including meeting scheduling flows, secondary timezone settings for the main calendar grid, and world clock configurations.

Whisk is being discontinued and its best capabilities are moving to Flow, Google's unified platform for AI-powered image and video creation, by April 30, 2026.

On April 30, 2026, Whisk will be discontinued, and its key features will be integrated into Flow, Google's unified platform for AI-powered image and video creation. Users with active Whisk accounts will receive an email and in-product notifications guiding them to migrate their content to Flow or download it, as all remaining media in Whisk libraries after this date will be permanently deleted. Existing AI credits are automatically available in Flow. Users in regions where Flow is not yet supported will lose access to Whisk without a migration path and should download their content before the deadline.

Whisk is moving to Flow on April 30, 2026.

On April 30, 2026, Whisk will be discontinued, and its capabilities will move to Flow, Google's unified platform for AI-powered image and video creation. Users with active Whisk accounts will receive email and in-product notifications to migrate their content to Flow. While AI credits will transfer automatically, users in regions where Flow is not yet available will lose access to Whisk without a migration path.

New admin control for continuous meeting chat in Google Meet.

Google Meet has introduced a new admin control within the Workspace Admin console under Meet Safety Settings. This allows administrators to manage the 'continuous meeting chat' feature by setting the default state (Default on or Default off) for organizational units, configuration groups, or individual users, and deciding whether meeting hosts are permitted to modify this setting for their specific meetings.

New admin control for continuous meeting chat in Google Meet

Google Workspace is introducing a new admin control for continuous meeting chat within Google Meet. This feature allows administrators to configure the default state of continuous meeting chat (on or off) for organizational units, configuration groups, or individual users. Additionally, admins can control whether meeting hosts have the ability to modify this setting for their individual meetings. This provides organizations with enhanced control over chat behavior, assisting with managing feature training, addressing compliance concerns, and ensuring message retention in Google Chat.

Better screen scaling for Google Calendar on large monitors

Google Calendar on the web now offers improved scaling on large, high-resolution monitors, reducing unnecessary whitespace and better utilizing screen space for a clearer overview of the day's events. This update provides better visibility for events, prioritizes a relevant 12–15 hour range, and applies to both the main Calendar application and the side panel companion view in other Workspace apps.

Improved screen scaling for Google Calendar on large, high-resolution monitors.

Google Calendar on the web now offers improved scaling for large, high-resolution monitors to reduce unnecessary whitespace and better utilize available screen space. This update improves visibility for short meetings and prioritizes a relevant 12–15 hour range based on the user's viewport height. These improvements are applicable to both the main Calendar application and the side panel companion view within other Workspace apps like Gmail.

Admins can now assign or unassign Google Calendars to Google Meet hardware devices in bulk via CSV upload.

Google is introducing a new capability for administrators to manage calendar assignments for Meet hardware devices in bulk. By utilizing a CSV file with the 'assignedCalendarResourceEmail' column, admins can assign or unassign calendars across multiple devices simultaneously, reducing administrative effort for large organizations. Note that while personal calendars can be assigned to multiple devices, room calendar resources are limited to one device at a time, requiring a two-step CSV process to move them between devices.

Updates to meetings made by a delegate user will now be sent in the name of the principal, ensuring consistent communication.

Previously, when a delegate user managed a principal's Google Calendar, initial invitations appeared from the principal, but subsequent updates or cancellations were sent from the delegate's email. This update ensures that all event-related emails, including cancellations and modifications, will consistently come from the principal, providing a more seamless experience for meeting participants and preventing confusion for guests.

Meeting updates and cancellations made by delegates are now sent in the name of the principal.

Google Calendar is updating how meeting notifications are handled when a delegate manages a calendar on behalf of another user. Previously, while initial invitations appeared to come from the principal, subsequent updates or cancellations were sent from the delegate's email. Now, all event-related emails—including modifications and cancellations—will be sent in the name of the principal to provide a more consistent experience and prevent confusion for guests.

Google Chat apps now support dynamic data sources for dropdown menus, allowing real-time querying and filtering.

Google Chat app developers can now leverage dynamic data sources for dropdown menus, allowing real-time querying and filtering of results as users type. This update addresses previous limitations of static lists, improving scalability for workflows involving numerous options. Users benefit from enhanced searchability via fuzzy search, faster performance due to dynamic data querying, and a consistent user experience across all platforms. Developers can also specify a minimum character threshold to trigger searches, ensuring more relevant results.