4 New updates
Unless otherwise indicated, the features below are available to all Google Workspace customers, and are fully launched or in the process of rolling out. Rollouts should take no more than 15 business days to complete if launching to both Rapid and Scheduled Release at the same time. If not, each stage of rollout should take no more than 15 business days to complete.
Multi-task using new split screen feature in the Gmail app on large screen Android devices
- Upon tapping a link (or attachment) in your email, the link (or attachment) will open on the right half of the screen and the email will move to the left half.
- You can control the width of each half or make one the full screen by dragging on the divider handle.
Add Google Groups to spaces in Google Chat
Last month, we rolled out the admin controls for a new feature that enables space managers and users with the permission to manage members to add Google Groups to a space. Starting this week, end users can utilize this option and add Groups to spaces in Chat. | Rolling out to Rapid Release domains now; launch to Scheduled Release domains planned for November 1, 2023. | Available to all domain-verified Google Workspace Customers. | Learn more about adding a Google Group to a space.
Add emoji reactions to comments in Google Slides
Last week, we announced the ability to add emoji reactions to comments in Google Sheets. We’re excited to announce this is now available for comments in Google Slides, increasing collaboration by enabling you to quickly and creatively express your opinions about presentation content. | Rolling out to Rapid Release domains now; launch to Scheduled Release domains planned for October 31, 2023. | Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts. | Learn more about using comments, action items, & emoji reactions.
Respond to access requests for Google Workspace files more efficiently on Android devices
Earlier this year, we introduced a new file access experience to make it easier for file approvers to respond to pending access requests across Google Workspace. We’re happy to announce that this update is now available on Android devices. Within a file (Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, etc.), click the Share button > select the Review button in the new banner to view the access request(s) > respond to the request(s). | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts. | Learn more about sharing files from Google Drive.
Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
Upcoming changes to third-party cookie requirements in Google Drive
Google Chrome and other browsers have begun phasing out third-party cookies in order to better protect user privacy. Starting January 2, 2024, Drive will start serving downloads without requiring third-party cookies that are embedded on third-party websites. | Learn more about third-party cookie requirements in Google Drive.
Understand the impact of Context-Aware Access policies with Monitor Mode
Admins can now use Monitor Mode to understand the implications of a Context-Aware Access (CAA) policy before deploying it to their end users. | Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, Education Plus, and Cloud Identity Premium customers only. | Learn more about Context-Aware Access policies with Monitor Mode.
Use the space management tool to bulk delete Google Chat spaces
Using the space management tool, admins can now delete multiple spaces within their organization at once. Over time, as more spaces are created, the list of spaces for an organization can become cluttered with abandoned and inactive spaces. | Available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Frontline, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, Teaching & Learning upgrade, Education Plus customers only. | Learn more about bulk deleting Google Chat spaces.
Subtly enhance your appearance with portrait touch-up when using Google Meet on mobile devices
We’re introducing portrait touch-up in Meet, a new feature on mobile that enables you to lightly touch up your appearance from the green room before joining or during the meeting. | Available to Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, Teaching & Learning Upgrade, Google One and Google Workspace Individuals only. | Learn more about portrait touch-up in Meet.
Map and sync system attributes of users from External Directory into Google Workspace
Using Directory Sync, admins can map all the system or default user attributes, including custom attributes, from Microsoft Active Directory or Microsoft Azure Active Directory to Google Directory user attributes and synchronize them. | Learn more about Directory Sync.
Completed rollouts
The features below completed their rollouts to Rapid Release domains, Scheduled Release domains, or both. Please refer to the original blog posts for additional details.
Rapid Release Domains:- Stronger protection for additional sensitive actions taken in Gmail
- Add emoji reactions to comments in Google Sheets
- A more consistent experience for the guest list in Google Calendar
Scheduled Release Domains: - Differentiate messages better with additional modernizations in Google Chat (Web)
- Easily link to a specific message in Google Chat (Web & Android)
- New Google Calendar appointment scheduling features
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: - Include audio when sharing your screen on mobile
- Additional improvements for monitoring Google Meet hardware issues in the Admin console
- Presented content will be captured in higher definition in Meeting recordings
- Filter by filter only fields and parameters with Connected Sheets for Looker
- Map and sync system attributes of users from External Directory into Google Workspace
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
- Stronger protection for additional sensitive actions taken in Gmail
- Add emoji reactions to comments in Google Sheets
- A more consistent experience for the guest list in Google Calendar
- Differentiate messages better with additional modernizations in Google Chat (Web)
- Easily link to a specific message in Google Chat (Web & Android)
- New Google Calendar appointment scheduling features
- Include audio when sharing your screen on mobile
- Additional improvements for monitoring Google Meet hardware issues in the Admin console
- Presented content will be captured in higher definition in Meeting recordings
- Filter by filter only fields and parameters with Connected Sheets for Looker
- Map and sync system attributes of users from External Directory into Google Workspace
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
