Google Workspace Changes

Find files more easily with the Drive Android file picker

This update will make it easier to find recently viewed Drive items and clearly see what other storage locations besides "My Drive" are available to you, such as items you have access to within shared drives.

Improved file picker for Google Drive on Android

Google is rolling out improvements to the Drive app on Android devices, making it easier to find recently viewed items and clearly see available storage locations beyond 'My Drive', such as shared drives.

Google Picker API introduces setFileIds method for pre-selecting Drive files.

The Google Picker API is introducing a new method, setFileIds(fileIds), to the Class DocsView. This allows application developers to present users with a file picker that is pre-navigated to specific file IDs, enabling faster OAuth consent and a more continuous user experience when granting access to specific Drive files.

New file picker method for pre-selecting Google Drive files

The Google Picker API will introduce a new method to the Class view called setFileIds(fileIds).

Starting this week, the previously introduced Google Drive Chat app will be automatically installed and send you notifications about recent activity in Google Drive documents, such as new comments and share requests.

This update enhances communication, productivity and efficiency for HubSpot customers that use Chat as their primary collaboration tool.

Open beta for migrating files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive

Google Drive has launched an open beta feature that allows users to easily migrate their files from Microsoft OneDrive into Google Drive.

Easier access to filter chips in Google Drive search

Google Drive has updated its search functionality to allow users to access filter chips more easily, streamlining the process of finding specific files.

Find files more easily with the Drive Android file picker

This update will make it easier to find recently viewed Drive items and clearly see what other storage locations besides "My Drive" are available to you, such as items you have access to within shared drives.

Apply black & white filter to Google Drive scans on Android devices

Google Drive for Android now allows users to apply a black & white filter to document scans. This feature is designed to enhance text and other critical elements, ensuring they are sharply defined against the background for better clarity.

Google Drive is introducing a modernized video player with updated visuals and improved playback controls.

Google Drive has updated its video player to align with Google Material Design 3, featuring a cleaner look and intuitive controls. The update includes improved fast forward and rewind buttons, easier playback speed adjustments, and better caption management, ensuring a consistent experience across Google Drive and the upcoming Google Vids editor.

Use Gemini in the side panel of Google Drive in seven additional languages (Alpha)

You can now use Gemini in the side panel of Google Drive in seven additional languages: German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, French. The additional languages are available in alpha for Workspace customers with a Gemini Business, Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Education, and Gemini Education Premium add-on.

Google Drive inventory reporting is now generally available for admins.

Google Drive inventory reporting has moved from beta to general availability, allowing admins to export inventory reports to BigQuery to gain deeper insights into how data is classified, accessed, and used. This update includes new functionality such as adherence to data regions settings, additional report details (creator email, owner's organizational unit, and inherited permissions for shared drives), and the capture of audit events for configuration and report status.

Under the umbrella of our data migration services, we’re introducing a new file migration service for Admins to transfer files between OneDrive data to Google Drive for up to 100 users at a time.

Available directly under the Admin console, super admins can now migrate all your files and folders, as well as their corresponding access permissions with shared members.

Beta that allows shared drive managers to restrict folders to specific users within a shared drive.

Today, we’re introducing a beta that allows shared drive managers to restrict folders to specific users within a shared drive. This provides shared drive managers with greater flexibility to keep relevant content within a single shared drive, while restricting access to shared folders with sensitive information.

send an email to any collaborator if you are a file owner or editor

We’re building upon this by introducing the ability to send an email to any collaborator if you are a file owner or editor.