Google Workspace Changes

Google Calendar URL is changing from www.google.com/calendar to calendar.google.com.

To increase security, Google is changing the main Google Calendar URL to calendar.google.com. While the old URL will redirect to the new one, users may need to re-grant browser notification permissions, and developers of Chrome extensions or custom tools that parse the Calendar URL structure are advised to update their software to ensure continued functionality.

Events from Gmail are automatically added to Google Calendar for Google Apps customers.

Gmail and Google Calendar will now work together to automatically add flight, hotel, restaurant, and ticketed event information from confirmation emails directly into the user's Google Calendar. This feature includes automatic updates for changes, such as flight delays or reservation shifts, and is enabled by default for all Google Apps customers except those in Government domains. Users can manage visibility or disable the feature entirely within their Calendar settings.

Calendar view selection moved to navigation drawer in iPhone app

Access to all available views (Schedule, Day, 3 Day, Week) in the Google Calendar app for iPhone has been moved from the overflow menu into the navigation drawer for easier access.

Option to show week numbers in Google Calendar app for iPhone

A new option has been added to the Settings of the Google Calendar app for iPhone that allows users to display week numbers.

Direct actions added to event notifications in Google Calendar app for iPhone

The Google Calendar app for iPhone now allows users to directly email guests or open a map from an event notification.

Google Drive file attachments now supported in Google Calendar app for iPhone

Users can now add Google Drive files to events within the Google Calendar app for iPhone. For domains with Drive enabled, the app will automatically check if all event invitees have access to the files and prompt the user to add access if they do not.

Event attachment improvements for Google Calendar web and API

Google Calendar web now supports event attachments by default, allowing users to attach Google Drive files to events. Drive will also automatically check if event invitees have access to attached files and prompt the user to grant access if necessary. Additionally, developers can now add Drive files to Google Calendar events via the Calendar API.

Event colors now visible when jumping to dates in Android app

In the Google Calendar app for Android, users can now see the color of events when jumping to a particular date from the drop-down in the header while using Schedule, Day, 3 Day, or Week view.

Calendar view selection moved to the navigation drawer in Android app

Access to all available views (Schedule, Day, 3 Day, Week, Month) in the Google Calendar app for Android has been moved from the overflow menu into the navigation drawer for easier access.

Month view added to Google Calendar app for Android

Google has added the Month view back to the Google Calendar app for Android, providing a high-level overview of all scheduled events for a full month and allowing users to tap on specific days for a closer look.

Add Google+ Hangouts to calendar events.

Users with an active Google+ profile can now add a Google+ Hangout to calendar events. Invited guests can join the hangout by clicking the “Join hangout” link on the event details page, and these hangouts will respect any restrictions set in the administrator control panel.

Add Google+ Hangouts to calendar events.

Users with an active Google+ profile can now add a Google+ Hangout to calendar events. Invited guests can join the hangout by clicking on “Join hangout” on the event details page. These hangouts will respect any restrictions set in the administrator control panel.

Add Google+ Hangouts to Google Calendar events

Users with an active Google+ profile can now add a Google+ Hangout to their Google Calendar events. Invited guests can join the hangout by clicking the “Join hangout” link on the event details page. These hangouts adhere to any restrictions set in the administrator control panel.

Custom colors for calendars

Users can now choose a custom color for their calendars if the default color palette does not meet their needs.

Custom colors for calendars

Users can now choose a custom color for their calendars if the default color palette does not meet their needs.