Google Workspace Changes

Ask Gemini in Drive is expanding language support to 28 additional languages.

Google is expanding the language support for Ask Gemini in Drive to include all 29 languages currently supported in the Gemini side panel, rolling out to Rapid and Scheduled release domains over the coming weeks.

Ask Gemini in Drive is now generally available for eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans.

Ask Gemini in Drive provides an immersive workspace for high-context, multi-turn conversations to explore and understand content across Drive, Workspace apps, and the web. Key features include dedicated conversations for specific files and folders, 'Drive projects' for curating shared knowledge bases, and persistent conversation history. The tool is integrated into Drive's architecture to ensure it honors existing data protection, security controls, and access permissions.

New 'Match doc format' feature in Google Docs to mirror source document styling.

The 'Match doc format' capability allows Gemini to analyze a source document and generate new content that mirrors its formatting, including fonts, colors, and structural elements like headings and table columns, ensuring brand consistency across documents.

Google Docs introduces a reimagined Gemini experience with enhanced capabilities for generating, writing, and formatting documents.

Google Docs is evolving into an AI-powered collaborator with a centralized Gemini experience that leverages Workspace Intelligence to synthesize data from Drive, Gmail, Chat, and the web. Key updates include an upgraded 'Help me create' for formatted first drafts, 'Help me write' for streamlined editing via a new bottom bar or side panel, 'Match writing style' for tone consistency, and 'Match doc format' to mirror the formatting and structural elements of existing source documents.

Google Meet hardware introduces 'Connect Room' for seamless meeting joins via personal devices.

The 'Connect Room' feature allows users to start or join meetings on Google Meet hardware from their personal devices using ultrasound proximity detection, eliminating the need to manually enter meeting codes. This update includes room disambiguation to help users select the correct room in areas with multiple conference rooms and updated in-room UI instructions to guide users toward the 'Connect Room' experience.

Seamlessly join meetings on Google Meet hardware with the 'Connect room' feature using ultrasound proximity detection.

The 'Connect room' feature, initially introduced to Early Preview Rooms in December 2025, is now rolling out to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware. This feature enables users to start or join meetings from their personal devices by automatically connecting to a nearby Google Meet hardware system using ultrasound proximity detection, eliminating the need for manual meeting code entry. Enhancements include room disambiguation for environments with multiple conference rooms and in-room UI instructions to guide users on using the feature.

Google Meet now provides higher quality video for users with high-resolution displays, offering sharper and more detailed video in meetings.

Google Meet has been updated to deliver higher quality video, particularly for users with high-resolution displays, on both the web and in meeting rooms. This enhancement results in sharper and more detailed video, especially beneficial in meetings with three or more participants. While this change will utilize additional bandwidth, Meet is designed to automatically adjust resolution if a device's bandwidth is limited. Future updates will include Admin console settings to manage default video quality and bandwidth within organizations.

Google Vids introduces more expressive AI voiceovers and support for 16 additional languages powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Google Vids has integrated the Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model, adding 30 new conversational voice options that offer greater realism and expression. Users can now guide the AI with emotional instructions, use bracket notation for pacing, and include sound effects. Additionally, AI voiceover support has expanded to 16 new languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Dutch, Hindi, and more, bringing the total to 24 supported languages.

Beta launch of export capabilities for client-side encrypted (CSE) Google Slides files.

Google Slides has introduced beta export capabilities for client-side encrypted (CSE) files, allowing users to 'Download and decrypt' these files and export them as Microsoft PowerPoint files. This update supports high-quality conversion of core elements such as text, styling, tables, images, and comments to ensure seamless interoperability between platforms.

Google Vids introduces more expressive AI voiceovers and 16 additional languages, powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS.

Google Vids now features more expressive AI voiceovers, powered by the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Text-To-Speech (TTS) model. These 30 new conversational voice options are supported in 24 different languages and allow for emotional instructions, pacing notations, and sound effects. Additionally, AI voiceover support has been expanded to 16 new languages, joining the previously supported ones. The feature is available by default, with an option for admins to disable it at the domain level, and is rolling out to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts with a full rollout expected in 1-3 days starting April 15, 2026.

Gemini in Google Classroom is now available in all Classroom-supported languages, expanding access for educators and higher education students.

Gemini in Google Classroom, which supports educators with planning and creating engaging lessons and helps students in higher education to study and learn, is expanding its availability to all Classroom-supported languages where Gemini is also available. This update makes Gemini tools in Classroom increasingly accessible to educators and higher education students whose preferred language is now supported. Features include outlining lesson plans, generating quizzes, writing informational text, tackling common misconceptions, translating text, personalized and step-by-step explanations with Guided Learning, preparing for exams by testing knowledge with hints and feedback, turning class materials into custom flashcards, and creating study guides.

Gemini in Google Classroom is now available in all Classroom-supported languages.

Google is expanding the availability of Gemini in Google Classroom to all supported languages in which Gemini is available. This update enables educators to use AI for outlining lesson plans, generating quizzes, and creating informational texts, while higher education students can utilize Gemini for guided learning, custom flashcards, and personalized study guides.

Additional Lightware peripheral switchers certified for BYOD in Google Meet ChromeOS touch controller rooms.

Google has certified additional Lightware peripheral switchers—including the Taurus UCX 4x2 HC60, 4x3 HC60, 4x2 HC60D, and 4x3 HC60 BD—to support Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) functionality in Google Meet ChromeOS touch controller rooms. This integration allows users to connect laptops via a single USB-C cable to utilize room displays, speakers, microphones, and cameras. Key benefits include seamless transition to BYOD mode, meeting continuity that prevents interruptions to active calls, and enhanced admin visibility within the Google admin console to monitor BYOD activity and reduce erroneous peripheral alerts.

Users can now edit AI-generated scripts when converting Google Slides to Google Vids before the import is finalized.

When importing Google Slides into Google Vids with Gemini enabled, users can now review and edit AI-generated scripts for each slide before completing the import, generating voiceovers, and applying animations. This update allows users to refine their narrative early, save time by reducing back-and-forth editing in the main editor, and ensure voiceovers accurately match the intended message.

Users can now edit AI-generated scripts when converting Google Slides to Google Vids before completing the import, generating voiceovers, and applying animations.

This update allows users to edit AI-generated scripts for each slide when converting Google Slides into Google Vids, a capability previously only available after the import process. This new feature enables users to refine their narrative early, saving time and effort by making script adjustments before video draft creation. It also ensures that the generated voiceover perfectly matches the intended message, providing a more streamlined workflow for creating high-quality video content from existing presentations.