Google Workspace Changes

Gemini Omni now available in Google Vids for higher-quality AI video generation and text-based video editing.

Users can generate higher quality AI video clips with improved text rendering, physics, and realism using Gemini Omni within Google Vids. Additionally, they can edit any existing video by typing natural language instructions—such as adjusting color grading, restyling visuals in anime style, or removing unwanted background elements—directly in Vids. The feature rolls out gradually to Rapid Release domains starting July 16, 2026 and to Scheduled Release domains starting August 5, 2026, with availability across various Business, Enterprise, Education, and Consumer editions.

Users can now create AI video clips using their personal avatar via Gemini Omni directly in Google Vids.

Google Vids introduces Gemini Omni integration, allowing users to create a personal avatar through a secure verification process in their Google Account and use it as a character in AI-generated video clips. Admins can manage or disable the feature via the Admin console. The feature rolls out to Rapid Release domains starting July 16, 2026 (visible within up to 15 days) and to Scheduled Release domains starting August 5, 2026 (visible within up to 15 days). Availability includes Business, Enterprise, Education Plus, Consumer Google AI Pro/Ultra, and select add-ons.

Users can now steer AI voiceover and avatar speaking in Google Vids using bracketed tags for emotions, pacing, and sound effects, with an option to auto-apply tags.

In Google Vids, typing an open bracket (‘[’) brings up a menu of steering tags to customize pacing, emotional delivery, and sound effects for AI voiceovers and avatars. Users can also click 'Apply audio tags' to let Vids automatically populate the script with appropriate tags based on content. Admins have no control over this feature; end users can learn more via the Help Center. The feature rolled out to both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains starting July 15, 2026, with full visibility within 1–3 days.

Google Vids now supports converting Google Slides to videos in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Google Vids, which already turns Slides content into videos with AI‑generated scripts, voiceovers, background music, and animations in English, expands language support to seven additional languages. The feature is available across Business, Enterprise, Education, Consumer, and select other editions, with no admin or end‑user settings required. Rollout began in Rapid Release domains on June 30, 2026 (gradual over up to 15 days) and will start in Scheduled Release domains on July 20, 2026 (full rollout over 1–3 days).