All Google Workspace updates
185 updates to Google Workspace tracked so far. Most recent: 2026-09-11 — GA release of a simplified import tool for small businesses to migrate users and data from Microsoft to Google Workspace during setup.
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2026-09-11Admin & Security
GA release of a simplified import tool for small businesses to migrate users and data from Microsoft to Google Workspace during setup.
The new feature allows admins to connect their Microsoft business account using global admin credentials, optionally exclude users or data types, and automatically import up to 10 Microsoft users along with their emails, OneDrive files, calendar events, contacts and tasks into Google Workspace. The import runs in the background after domain verification and MX activation, and is available now for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-09-11 • Scheduled: 2026-09-11 -
2026-08-25Admin & Security
Data import for Microsoft Teams is now generally available, allowing admins to migrate chat data from Teams to Google Workspace at zero tool cost.
The update introduces general availability of data import for Microsoft Teams, enabling admins to copy channel messages, group chats, and direct conversations from Teams to Workspace via a turnkey, scalable cloud-native solution accessible from the admin console, with faster migration speeds, no additional costs, and high fidelity import of both channels and private chats.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-25 • Scheduled: 2026-08-25 -
2026-08-25Other
General availability of Google Workspace data import (advanced mode) for seamless, high-fidelity migrations from Microsoft OneDrive.
Google Workspace data import (advanced mode) is now generally available, allowing IT teams to import large volumes of files and permissions from Microsoft OneDrive directly via the admin console. The service supports concurrent batches, automatically adjusts speed to match Microsoft licensing tiers, and offers faster migration through parallelization and improved algorithms, all at no additional cost.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-08-25 • Scheduled: 2026-08-25 -
2026-07-09Other
Google Workspace now supports inbound SCIM APIs for automated identity lifecycle management with external IdPs.
The new inbound SCIM support enables Google Workspace to act as a SCIM Service Provider, allowing identity providers, HR systems, or custom apps to automatically provision, update, and deactivate users and groups in real time. This eliminates manual account management, ensures day-one productivity for new hires, provides instant deprovisioning for departing employees to enhance security, and simplifies admin tasks with one-click token generation and controls to lock synced groups from external sources.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-07-09 • Scheduled: 2026-07-09 -
2026-05-26Other
Google Workspace is updating app icons for a modern visual design.
Google is introducing a fresh visual identity for Google Workspace app icons across Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Vids, Keep, Forms, Voice, Sites, and Tasks. These updates aim to provide a more distinct identity and consistency across the product suite without altering core functionality or administrative controls.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-05-19 • Scheduled: 2026-05-19 -
2026-05-12Education
Assignments LTI™ is now available for Moodle.
Assignments LTI™ allows educators using Moodle to securely distribute, analyze, and grade student work while utilizing originality reports to ensure authenticity. Moodle administrators can benefit from a streamlined setup process via the LTI Dynamic Registration specification.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-05-11 • Scheduled: 2026-05-11 -
2026-05-01Other
Google Workspace MCP server is now in public developer preview.
The Workspace MCP server provides a standardized bridge for AI agents to safely access Workspace capabilities. It includes dedicated tools for Gmail (drafting, searching), Drive (file fetching, permissions), Calendar (event management), Chat (message searching, replying), and a People dictionary for contact management.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2026-05-01 -
2026-05-01Other
Introduction of a standardized tiering model for Workspace agent tools and APIs.
To address risks associated with large-scale agentic actions such as API abuse and data egress, Google is introducing a standardized tiering model for all agent tools and APIs. This framework allows the majority of developers to continue innovating without friction while providing a predictable scaling path for high-volume applications.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2026-05-01 -
2026-04-22Admin & Security
Introducing Data Import for easier, faster, and higher-fidelity migration to Google Workspace.
Google is introducing Data Import, a new Google Workspace data migration tool for enterprises. This tool enables easier, faster, and higher-fidelity data migrations for emails, calendars, and contacts at no additional tool cost. It's a cloud-native solution accessible from the admin console, offering quicker migration speeds and no additional infrastructure costs. Additionally, a new migration planning utility is available to help with change management and forecasting for large-scale enterprise migrations from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-04-22 • Scheduled: 2026-04-22 -
2026-04-02Other
Users in the US and Canada with Business editions can now purchase the AI Expanded Access add-on directly.
Google Workspace is introducing a new capability that allows end users in the United States and Canada with Business Standard or Business Plus editions to purchase the AI Expanded Access add-on directly using their own payment method. This update aims to reduce bottlenecks by allowing motivated users to obtain higher access to advanced AI tools—such as Gemini, NotebookLM, Veo 3, and Google Vids—without requiring IT administrator procurement. Administrators maintain full control and can disable the feature or cancel subscriptions through the Admin console.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-04-07 • Scheduled: 2026-04-07 -
2026-03-19Other
Enhanced Workspace audit logs with improved filtering for resource fields, updated application and network fields, expanded AdminSDK filtering, and a new OwnerDetails field.
Google Workspace audit logs are receiving several significant enhancements. These include improved log filtering capabilities for resource fields within the security investigation tool for Gmail and Google Drive, allowing more granular searches using classification labels. Additionally, updated application and network fields are now available in the Workspace audit log integration with Google Security Operations (SecOps). The AdminSDK Activities.List method has expanded filtering options for RegionCode and OAuthClientId. Finally, a new OwnerDetails field, detailing the owner's type and identity, is being added to events published to the AdminSDK and BigQuery, providing richer insights into resource ownership.
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2026-03-12Other
Whisk is being discontinued and its best capabilities are moving to Flow, Google's unified platform for AI-powered image and video creation, by April 30, 2026.
On April 30, 2026, Whisk will be discontinued, and its key features will be integrated into Flow, Google's unified platform for AI-powered image and video creation. Users with active Whisk accounts will receive an email and in-product notifications guiding them to migrate their content to Flow or download it, as all remaining media in Whisk libraries after this date will be permanently deleted. Existing AI credits are automatically available in Flow. Users in regions where Flow is not yet supported will lose access to Whisk without a migration path and should download their content before the deadline.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-04-30 • Scheduled: 2026-04-30 -
2026-02-05Other
Introduction of the AI Expanded Access add-on for higher usage limits of advanced AI features.
Google is introducing the AI Expanded Access add-on for Business and Enterprise plans, providing a middle tier between standard access and AI Ultra Access. This add-on unlocks higher usage limits for advanced AI capabilities, including image generation with Nano Banana Pro, video generation with Veo 3.1, deep reasoning in Gemini 3 Pro, and enhanced source library processing in NotebookLM.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-02-05 • Scheduled: 2026-02-05 -
2026-01-14Education
SecOps data connector is now available for Google Workspace for Education Plus and Standard.
Google is expanding the availability of the SecOps data connector to customers using Google Workspace for Education Plus and Education Standard. This feature allows organizations to seamlessly forward activity logs from Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and other Workspace services into the Google SecOps platform to enhance threat detection, streamline incident response, and maintain compliance archives.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-01-14 • Scheduled: 2026-01-14 -
2026-01-02Other
New admin control to disable Apple Intelligence Writing Tools in Google Workspace iOS apps.
Google Workspace is introducing a new administrative setting in the Google Admin console that allows administrators to disable Apple Intelligence Writing Tools (which include proofreading, rewriting, and summarizing text) within participating iOS and iPadOS apps, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat. This control is intended to enhance security and mitigate risks by ensuring sensitive data is handled according to organization policies and data loss prevention (DLP) standards on managed devices.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2026-01-02 • Scheduled: 2026-01-02