March 2019
Content & Collaboration
Google Drive updates from March 2019
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2019-03-27Content & Collaboration
Updating Drive File Stream to replace the functionality of the Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office.
The update to Drive File Stream will include a plugin to manage Google Drive files from Microsoft Outlook on Windows. This will make it easier for users to use Google Drive without leaving the Outlook interface.
Release: GA • Rapid: 2019-03-27 • Scheduled: 2019-03-27 -
2019-03-27Content & Collaboration
Launching new Google Drive / Microsoft Outlook integration, shutting down legacy plugin
We’re updating Drive File Stream to replace the functionality of the “Google Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2019-03-27 • Scheduled: 2019-03-27 -
2019-03-20Content & Collaboration
Launching a beta program for a new feature that allows users to search for Google Drive files that they have access to when using the Chrome Omnibox (search/URL box).
Users in the beta can now search for files in Drive by owner or type, where previously they could only search for a title or URL of a webpage. This feature is similar to what users see when searching for files in Google Drive.
Release: Beta • Rapid: 2019-03-20 • Scheduled: 2019-03-20