What’s changing Google Workspace admins can now specify how Android apps update, giving them greater control over how Android apps are deployed within their fleet. Specifically, admins can specify whether apps are updated right away or postponed. …
Create dynamic groups by querying custom user attributes
Quick summary Dynamic groups can now be defined by querying custom user attributes, allowing for more definitive group definitions based on user directory information. Admins can define memberships using a variety of conditions, such as a users:&n…
Set up host controls and assign co-hosts ahead of meetings in Google Calendar
Quick summaryIn addition to setting up Google Meet breakout rooms in advance in Google Calendar, meeting organizers can also: Turn meeting safety features on or off, such as chat lock, present lock, and more. Designate co-hosts before the mee…
Improved Admin experience for moving folders from My Drive to shared drives
What’s changing Previously announced in beta, several improvements for moving folders from My Drive to shared drives are now generally available for admins and delegated admins. These improvements include: Retaining folder IDs (“copyless move…
Using document popularity in Cloud Search rankings
Quick Summary We’re improving search rankings in Cloud Search by taking into account document popularity. This means documents that have been clicked on by a large number of users will be prioritized in the overall search rankings. By surfacing po…
Specify which Google Chat notifications from Chat and Gmail to receive when your iOS device is in Focus mode
Quick summary You can now specify which Google Chat and Gmail contacts you still want notifications from when your iOS device is in Focus mode. This is useful in situations where you need to limit screen time, but don’t want to miss an important m…
Intelligent corrections for formulas in Google Sheets
Quick Summary Last year, we launched formula suggestions in Sheets, which recommend formulas for specific cells based on the data you are analyzing. Now, you can write formulas faster and with higher confidence with formula corrections. These inte…
Build custom, integrated solutions across Google Workspace with the new AppSheet Apps Script connector
What’s changing We’re introducing a new AppSheet and Apps Script connector which allows you to extend custom, no-code apps to integrate and automate workflows across Google Workspace. The Apps Script Connector will be available for users in t…
Additional functionality for the Apps Script Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Script Editor
What’s changing In December 2020, we announced a redesign of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Google Apps Script. The modern and simplified development experience makes it quicker and easier to build solutions that make Google Work…
Additional one-click recommended actions in the Alert Center
Quick summary In the Alert Center, Admins will see new, additional one-click recommended actions for certain events: Device wipeout: for “device compromised” and “suspicious device activity” alerts. If the admin feels blocking the device…