Google Workspace Changes

Google for Education transformation reports window is now open with improved access and real-time customization.

Google for Education transformation reports are now available for K-12 Google Workspace for Education customers worldwide. The current reporting window is open from November 2, 2021, to December 10, 2021. Key improvements include immediate access for super admins upon login without a waiting period, the removal of the requirement to request a report in advance, and the ability to adjust product data windows and expected user counts in real time.

Fortanix and Stormshield added as Key access service partners for Client-side encryption

Google has added Fortanix and Stormshield as new Key access service partners. These partners provide tools that integrate with Google's key access service APIs, offering customers dedicated key management and access control capabilities for their encrypted Google Workspace data.

Key access service APIs for Client-side encryption are now publicly available

Google has publicly released the key access service API specifications. This allows developers and organizations to build or integrate their own in-house key services to manage encryption keys and access control for Client-side encryption within Google Workspace.

Google Workspace Client-side encryption beta expanded to include Google Meet and Google Drive for desktop

Google is expanding the beta for Client-side encryption (CSE) to include Google Meet and Google Drive for desktop. This allows eligible customers to have direct control over encryption keys and the identity provider used to access them, enhancing data confidentiality and helping organizations meet strict data sovereignty and compliance requirements such as ITAR and CJIS.

View richer coworker information in the sidebar for Google Chat, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

Users can now access additional information about people within their organization, including contact details, team and manager information, and office or desk locations, directly within the sidebars of Google Chat, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This feature, which was already available in Gmail, allows for better visibility of organizational directory data across multiple Google Workspace products.

Material You design system rolling out for Google Workspace apps on Android.

Google is introducing Material You, a new design system for Google Workspace apps on Android devices. This update brings a fresh look and feel, including updated navigation bars, improved floating action buttons, and the use of Google Sans text for better readability. On Android 12 and Pixel devices, users can personalize app colors to match their device wallpaper. The update also includes automatic adjustments for contrast, size, and line width to improve accessibility across apps including Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Keep.

New curated categories added to Google Workspace Marketplace

Google has introduced three manually curated categories to the Google Workspace Marketplace: Business essentials, Work from everywhere, and Apps to discover. To facilitate navigation to these new categories, a left navigation menu has been added.

Assign SSO profile to organizational units or groups with the new SAML Partial SSO beta

Now, you have the option to specify groups or organizational units (OUs) to authenticate a subset of your users using Google. This feature is available beginning today as an open beta, which means you can use it without enrolling in a specific beta program.

Apply context-aware access policies to mobile and desktop applications

Admins can now assign existing or new context-aware access levels to Google desktop and mobile applications.

Introducing two BeyondCorp Alliance partner integrations for improved context-aware access

We’re announcing new integrations with our BeyondCorp Alliance partners Check Point and Lookout.

Streamlined and intuitive app management in the Admin console with new unified experience

We’re creating a single place to manage web and mobile apps in the Admin console.

A single place to manage web and mobile apps in the Admin console.

We’re creating a single place to manage web and mobile apps in the Admin console. With the new location, we’ll also be updating the management interface to be more consistent and intuitive. You’ll find this at Admin console > Apps > Web and mobile apps. There, you’ll be able to see configured apps, search apps, add apps, manage user access, adjust settings, and more for Android apps, iOS apps, and SAML apps.

Simplify management of company-owned iOS devices with new Apple Business Manager integration

We’re launching an integration between Google endpoint management and Apple Business Manager (formerly the Device Enrollment Program, or DEP).

Context-Aware Access for SAML apps available in beta

We’re enhancing Context-Aware Access (CAA) with a beta that enables admins to use it to control SAML apps.

New data exfiltration protections for G Suite data on iOS devices.

Google has introduced new security controls for admins to prevent the exfiltration of corporate data on iOS devices. Admins can now restrict the ability to copy and paste data from G Suite accounts to other accounts and restrict dragging and dropping files from specific G Suite apps, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This feature is available to G Suite Enterprise, G Suite Enterprise for Education, and Cloud Identity Premium customers.