Google Workspace Changes

Viewing shared files without a Google Account on Android

Google Drive for Android now allows users to view shared files without requiring a Google Account, bringing the Android app experience in line with the web version.

Custom sharing messages for Google Drive on iOS

To provide a more consistent experience across platforms, users of the Google Drive and Docs editor apps on iOS can now add custom messages to recipients directly from the app when sharing a file.

Mobile sharing notifications for Android and iOS

Users of the Google Drive app on Android and iOS can now receive mobile notifications when a file or folder is shared with them or when someone requests access to their content, allowing them to open files or grant access instantly from their mobile device.

Improved integration between Google Apps Marketplace and Android for Work for easier app discovery and installation.

Google has introduced new features to help admins identify and install apps that work with Android for Work. The Google Apps Marketplace now includes an 'Available on Android for Work' section, while the Play for Work store now features a 'Works with Google Apps' section. These updates allow admins to seamlessly navigate between the two stores to approve and deploy compatible enterprise apps to their users' Android devices.

Improved previews for Excel and other spreadsheet files in Google Drive and Gmail.

Google is introducing a more consistent and useful experience when previewing Excel and other spreadsheet files (such as .csv, .tsv, and .ods) in Google Drive and Gmail on the web. These files will now be displayed in a view-only format that is searchable and easily navigable, allowing users to print, download, share, or open the file in Google Sheets or another app for editing.

Hyperlink text and shapes in Slides Android app

Users can now insert new links and edit existing links for both text and shapes directly within the Google Slides Android app using the toolbar and context menu.

Paste special feature added to Sheets Android app

The Sheets Android app now supports the 'Paste special' feature, enabling users to copy content and paste only specific elements such as values, formatting, formulas, data validation, or conditional formatting, as well as the ability to transpose content.

View existing filters in the Sheets Android app

Filters applied to data in Google Sheets on the web are now visible within the Sheets Android app, providing users with clarity on whether they are viewing filtered content.

Hide toolbars and headers when scrolling or zooming in Sheets Android app

The Google Sheets Android app now automatically hides toolbars and headers when a user scrolls down or zooms in on a spreadsheet, allowing more of the content to be visible on the screen at once.

Superscripts and subscripts support in Docs and Slides Android apps

The Google Docs and Slides Android apps now allow users to create superscript and subscript text using the text formatting palette.

Google introduces the Roles API for programmatic admin role management.

Google has launched the Roles API as part of the Admin SDK Directory APIs, enabling developers and admins to programmatically create, assign, and update admin roles. Previously, these management functions were only available through the Admin console UI. This API allows for the development of internal and third-party tools that can provide selective access to Delegated Admins for specific administrative capabilities, such as user management or mobile device management, and allows for the programmatic creation of role assignment reports.

Request access to files with the Google Drive Android app

A new version of the Google Drive Android app allows users to request access to Drive content links received via email, Hangouts, and other sources when they do not already have permission to view the file.

Google Drive iOS app now supports backing up and sharing photos and videos from the iOS Photos app.

Users can now back up and share their photos and videos directly from the iOS Photos app to Google Drive using the latest app update.

Google Drive iOS app now allows opening, editing, and saving files back to Drive using third-party apps.

The latest version of the Google Drive iOS app enables users to open files, edit them using other document editing applications, and save the changes directly back to Google Drive.

Updated version of Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GAMMO) released.

Google has released an updated version of Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Outlook (GAMMO) that adds support for Windows 10 and Click-To-Run editions of Outlook 2013 and 2016. The update introduces migration via the Gmail API, support for Service Account authentication, and the ability to collect crash data. It also includes fixes for email migration resilience against throttling, correct migration of empty folders as labels, and proper handling of Outlook's Deleted Items folder.