Google Workspace Changes

Restrict the use of Drive File Stream to company-owned devices

We gave admins more control over their corporate data by integrating controls for Drive File Stream in Google’s device management interface.

Drive file suggestions in Chrome allow users to search their Google Drive files directly from the Chrome URL bar.

Starting on December 16, 2019, users who restart their browsers will be able to search for any Drive files that they have access to, including ones they haven’t previously opened in Chrome.

Drive file suggestions in Google Chrome will be generally available starting December 16, 2019.

Starting December 16, 2019, users will be able to search for any Google Drive files they have access to directly from the Google Chrome URL bar, including files they have not previously opened in the browser. This feature will be enabled by default for organizations, and administrators can manage access at the organizational unit or group level through a new setting in the Admin console.