Google Workspace Changes

Ten third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SSO apps catalog

We’re now adding SAML integration for ten additional applications: Aha!, Atlassian Cloud, Datadog, Desk, Github Business, HackerOne, Mavenlink, Mixpanel, SpringerLink, and Springerlink Test.

Enable Hangouts out-of-domain warnings to reduce the risk of data leaks.

Turn on a setting that will show warnings to your users if anyone outside of your domain tries to join a Hangout, and split existing group chats so external users can’t see previous internal conversations. This substantially reduces the risk of data leaks or falling prey to social engineering attacks.

Users can simply click the magnifying glass in the top right corner of their screen and search across an entire site. Google Cloud Search users will now see content from the new Google Sites in their Cloud Search results.

We’re making it easier to find content on those sites. Going forward, users can simply click the magnifying glass in the top right corner of their screen and search across an entire site. In addition, Google Cloud Search users will now see content from the new Google Sites in their Cloud Search results.

Making it possible to use natural language processing (NLP) technology in Cloud Search so you can track down information fast.

Type queries into Cloud Search using natural, everyday language. Ask questions like “Docs shared by Mary,” “Who’s Bob’s manager?” or “What docs need my attention?” and Cloud Search will show you answer cards with relevant information.

Data Loss Prevention now available in Team Drives.

DLP analyzes the files in your organization’s Team Drives for sensitive content. You can set up policy-based actions that will be triggered when any sensitive content is detected. G Suite admins will be able to control what content members of the team can share externally using easily configured rules and easily enforced policies.

DLP is now available in Team Drives.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is now available for content stored in Team Drives, giving G Suite Enterprise edition customers more control over how data is shared. Admins can set up policy-based actions that will be triggered when sensitive content is detected.

Hangouts Meet client logs upload setting in the Admin console will also apply to mobile devices.

The Hangouts Meet client logs upload setting in the Admin console will also apply to mobile devices. Such log data allows Google Support to more effectively resolve issues reported by customers to Google Support.

Admins can view Apps Script and App Maker metrics in the Aggregate reports section of the Admin console.

Admins can now view Apps Script metrics, including the number of users and active projects, in the Aggregate reports section of the Admin console. Admins participating in the App Maker Early Adopter Program will also see App Maker metrics listed.

Removing carrier SMS functionality in the classic Hangouts app for Android, starting on May 22.

Removing carrier SMS functionality in the classic Hangouts app for Android, starting on May 22. Focus is on making Android Messages the primary place to access SMS.

Announcing the public launch of Hangouts Meet.

Announcing the public launch of Hangouts Meet, the new enterprise-focused video meetings experience coming to Google Hangouts.

Google Keep is a G Suite core service with Admin console controls and access in Docs

Google Keep helps employees capture their thoughts, ideas, action items, and more in one easy-to-access place. As of today, Google Keep is a G Suite core service when used within a domain, and it has been added to existing G Suite agreements for most customers. In addition, Keep is now accessible in Google Docs, so employees can easily revisit and repurpose their notes.

Making some time-saving improvements to the way you navigate chats in Google Hangouts.

When you enter a conversation where there has been a lot of activity, you’ll see a Jump to Last Read button. This will take you to the last unread message in your chat denoted by # new messages indicator.

Integration between Google Chrome and Google Hangouts that makes screen sharing from your Chrome browser to a Google Hangout easier than ever before.

New integration between Google Chrome and Google Hangouts that makes screen sharing from your Chrome browser to a Google Hangout easier than ever before. Signed-in Chrome users on Chrome 52 or higher will be able to use the “Cast…” menu item from Chrome to share the contents of a browser tab or their entire desktop into a Hangout.

With this launch, signed-in Chrome users on Chrome 52 or higher will be able to use the “Cast…” menu item from Chrome to share the contents of a browser tab or their entire desktop into a Hangout.

With this launch, signed-in Chrome users on Chrome 52 or higher will be able to use the “Cast…” menu item from Chrome to share the contents of a browser tab or their entire desktop into a Hangout. Hangouts that are scheduled on the user’s Google Calendar are shown automatically, but they can also be joined manually using the “Search” text box.

New Hangouts metrics added to the Reports API, and changes to Google+ activity metrics.

New Hangouts metrics are added to the Reports API to track video calls by platform (Android, CFM, iOS, Web). Google+ active user numbers are also changing because some components and integrations have been unbundled from the core Google+ product. The new metrics reflect users of Google+ only.