Google Workspace Recap
By Jesse Nowlin and Steve Larsen
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Google Workspace RecapNov 07, 2023
Google Cloud NEXT 24 Agenda Builder is LIVE! Reserve Your Sessions NOW
Google Next is only a few short weeks away and as of this morning, the Agenda builder is live. In this video I walk through how I choose which sessions to attend, and my recommended Google Workspace sessions. If you haven't registered yet, please click my link as it helps the channel and I could win bonus goodies from Google Cloud: https://cloud.withgoogle.com/next?utm_source=cloud_sfdc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FY24-Q2-global-ENDM33-physicalevent-er-next-2024-mc&utm_content=innovators-reg-program-5&utm_term=-
Golden State Warriors supercharge the fan experience with generative AI
Achieving new levels of productivity with generative AI
Apps Script + Gemini: build custom AI-powered Google Workspace solutions
Architecting generative AI success: Winning patterns for Google Workspace and cloud
Become an Expert in Advanced, Multi-turn Prompting in Gemini for Google Workspace
Gemini in Google Meet: Smarter Meetings, Better Outcomes
Google’s productivity expert on finding your personal “uptime”
Prevent, identify, and respond to threats in Gmail and Google Workspace
Stay secure and improve efficiency for your frontline with Google Workspace
Supercharge collaboration with Gemini in Google Chat
What’s next for security professionals
Unlock Your Cloud and AI Superpower with Google Cloud Credentials
Drive enterprise success: Unlocking the power of Google Meet for the hybrid team
Keep your data private and compliant with Gemini in Google Workspace
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Google Gemini Business and Enterprise for Workspace. Should You Buy It and How Much?
It's all coming together, literally. Duet AI, Duet AI for Workspace, Bard, Gemini Advanced 1.0, all names of Google's suite of AI products, all being renamed under the Gemini banner. With that, Gemini is coming to Workspace with Gemini for Google Workspace. In this video I will cover everything you need to know about Google Gemini for Google Workspace, including how much it costs, what it's used for, and some never before announced tips and tricks. In the last year, over a million people from thousands of companies used Generative AI in Workspace. This is obviously here to stay and its actually starting to be helpful instead of just a mega buzzword. 00:28 For those just starting out 2:07 What can it do? 4:00 What model is it running? 5:36 Is My Data Safe? 7:08 Pricing 11:09 Should You Buy IT?? This script and video were 100% produced by humans 😃 Will you be purchasing Gemini for Google Workspace? Let me know in the comments! Links: Enterprise-grade Gemini is now available for teams of all sizes with Google Workspace https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/gemini-for-google-workspace New ways Google Workspace customers can use Gemini https://blog.google/products/workspace/google-gemini-workspace/ The next chapter of our Gemini era https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemini-update-sundar-pichai-2024/ Introducing Gemini: our largest and most capable AI model https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemini-ai/ How we're protecting your Google Workspace data in the era of generative AI https://workspace.google.com/blog/identity-and-security/protecting-your-data-era-generative-ai Bring your best ideas to life with Gemini for Google Workspace https://workspace.google.com/solutions/ai/ Gemini for Google Workspace Support https://support.google.com/a/answer/13623623?hl=en&ref_topic=13853688&sjid=15577591273689699906-NC Gemini for Google Workspace FAQ https://support.google.com/a/answer/14130944?sjid=15577591273689699906-NC
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Bonus Episode: Working With a Workspace Partner, and Why You Need One
We have one last bonus episode for everyone, apologies for taking so long to get it released, and for the flashing on the video, no idea what is up with that, some kind of glitch on our recording platform or something. In this episode we discuss what the Google Workspace Partner program is, why you should work with a partner for your Google Workspace management, and how to find one. This is a major episode and definitely one you don't want to miss!
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The Final Show.
In the final episode of Workspace Recap, Jesse and Steve reflect on their three-year journey of producing the show and announce a break to relax and explore new formats. They express gratitude for their listeners and invite feedback on how to improve the show. The episode then covers various updates, including the enforcement of two-step verification, an increase in the dynamic group limit, the Meet Add-on SDK in developer preview, continuous framing in Google Meet Series 1 room kits, and the ability to record and share name pronunciation. Other updates include easy access to people, documents, and building blocks in Google Docs, excusing assignments in Google Classroom, interactive questions for YouTube videos in Google Classroom, the Bitbucket app for Google Chat, and the profile discovery setting in Google Workspace. The episode concludes with a mention of the pause in the rollout of chat bubbles and a reminder to stay tuned for future updates.
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We have begun enforcing 2-step verification for all admin accounts
Dynamic groups limit increased to 500
Published Releases
Huddly cameras bring continuous framing to Google Meet Series One room kits
Record and share your name pronunciation across Google Workspace products
Easy access to people, documents, building blocks and more in Google Docs
Introducing interactive questions for YouTube videos in Google Classroom
Use “Profile Discovery” to display basic information only in search results, available in open beta
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Chat Search Overhaul, Vault Upgrades, Google Podcasts Shutdown, eSignature Available for Individual
Welcome back to another Workspace Recap Episode! We are barreling down the path to 1000 subscribers, please hit that subscribe button so we can get there by the end of the year!
Breaking News: Google Next Registration is live! That’s right already, and you have until the end of January or when it sells out to purchase your ticket! https://youtu.be/Pie637lMu2w?si=kTlHZXbt3xxSR5dV
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Report sharing and comment push notifications for abuse on Android devices
Published Releases
Access Google Vault audit logs alongside other Workspace audit logs
Admins in Google Vault can now export hyperlinked Google Drive content from Gmail messages
Set client-side encryption as the default mode for new emails, events, and files
New beta to add granular control options for who can respond to Google Forms
Turn on snippets for additional context surrounding data loss prevention rule violations
Updated grace periods for resolving policy violations in managed iOS devices
Custom notifications for Google Chat data loss prevention rules are now generally available
eSignature is now generally available for Google Workspace Individual subscribers
Additional enhancements to the search results page in Google Chat
Easily fill in smart chips in Google Docs using placeholder chips
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Major Google Drive Issue, Google Investigating. How to Know If You Are Affected, and What To Do
Google Drive is having a potentially massive issue right now that we have to talk about. There are articles from several major publications talking about this and the situation is still being investigated. Many users are complaining that their Google Drives have reverted back to May and are showing no activity since then. There was a long Google Drive forum support thread that has since been locked and removed and a new document with just the support comment. We are also seeing some sync issues on Mac such as Finder showing Drive needs to be running to sync, however it is in fact running, and on my wifes intel mac, in finder, folders that are in drive, when new files are added to the folder, they are not uploading despite the app saying everything is synced. https://support.google.com/drive/thread/245861992/drive-for-desktop-v84-0-0-0-84-0-4-0-sync-issue?hl=en
Breaking News: Google Next Registration is live! That’s right already, and you have until the end of January or when it sells out to purchase your ticket! https://youtu.be/Pie637lMu2w?si=kTlHZXbt3xxSR5dV
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No Silent Releases This Week
Published Releases
Other Topics
Google takes over the Sphere in Las Vegas twice
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7131813731465916417/
https://x.com/toddbishop/status/1729283930938065068?s=46&t=aImgc3J2PWsN4beJO8SJ9A
https://x.com/googlecloud/status/1729296012919951698?s=46&t=aImgc3J2PWsN4beJO8SJ9A
https://9to5google.com/2023/11/27/google-cloud-las-vegas-sphere/
Duet AI for Google Workspace Event Nov 30th at 9AM PST
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RESOLVED: Major Google Drive Issue, How To Restore Missing Files. New Mobile Experience in Chat
Breaking News: Google Next Registration is live! That’s right already, and you have until the end of January or when it sells out to purchase your ticket! https://youtu.be/Pie637lMu2w?si=kTlHZXbt3xxSR5dV
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New Ways to use the Google Sheets app on iOS devices
Adding Admin Managed apps category to Google Workspace Marketplace
Bulk select in Gmail on Android and IOS devices
Published Releases
Create shareable video presentations in Google Slides see last weeks ep
Updates to the Google Drive scanner on Android & iOS devices
More insights to help admins troubleshoot Google Meet hardware issues
Monitor insider risk of Google Workspace data with Chronicle
Google Classroom now supports roster import from SIS partners
Other Topics
RESOLUTION:Drive for desktop (v84.0.0.0 - 84.0.4.0) Sync Issue https://support.google.com/drive/thread/245861992/drive-for-desktop-v84-0-0-0-84-0-4-0-sync-issue?hl=en&sjid=2506582261059704303-NC How to restore files in Drive for desktop (v84.0.0.0-84.0.4.0) https://support.google.com/drive/answer/14286582?sjid=2506582261059704303-NC&visit_id=638378394250316096-157623642&p=DFDSyncIssue&rd=1
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Google Cloud Next 2024 VEGAS Registration is Live! April 9-11 at Mandalay Bay. Going to be MASSIVE
Breaking News: Google Next Registration is live! That’s right already, and you have until the end of January or when it sells out to purchase your ticket! https://youtu.be/Pie637lMu2w?si=kTlHZXbt3xxSR5dV
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Silent Releases
Enhancing Google Drive usability on large screen Android devices
Expanding Google Drive log events to additional Google Workspace editions
Easily convert hyperlinked text to smart chips using the tab key in Google Sheets
More languages available for Google Meet captions
Published Releases
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Add Gifs to Slides, New Google Chat Interface Finally Launches
PSA: Clean Your Desks. You might notice that my audio and video look and sound different this week. This is because I just dumped my can of seltzer all over my desk not once, but twice in a row and the second time was all over my rodecaster sound deck which runs my mic. The camera was not affected but I just got the new Macbook Pro M3 Pro and I something in my stack is not playing nicely and it refused to connect for this. 🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! Now in Season 4! Job Hunting in SaaS-Forward IT: How to Find the Job That Works for You Season 4 Episode 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNuPae2OmsU
Silent Releases
Timeline view in Google Sheets now available on Android & iOS
Adding timezone support for existing smart chips in Google Docs
Improved toolbars in the Google Docs, Sheets and Slides apps on Android devices
Published Releases
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Threads Transition Has Begun and Warning Banners are Displayed, New Google Meet On The Go!
I wanted to talk a bit more about Threaded Spaces, we complained about it last week and in preparation for the rollout, wanted to remind everyone of a few items from the release:
Beginning September 30, 2023 we will begin upgrading conversations grouped by topic to in-line threading. We anticipate this change to be completed by March 2024.
A minimum of two weeks prior to the upgrade taking place, a banner will be displayed in impacted spaces notifying users about the impending change. Users will be able to click through to the Help Center for more information.
If you’re using an impacted space when the upgrade commences, most functions such as sending and receiving messages will be inaccessible. Typically, this will only last for a few minutes, after which users simply need to refresh the browser tab to access and use the newly upgraded space.
Once the upgrade is complete, the space will use the in-line threaded model. Messages sent before the upgrade will be retained, and will be arranged chronologically, instead of by topic. There will also be a separator titled “Begin New Topic” to indicate every time a new topic was started.
In some cases, when people have responded on older topics, the new chronological order takes precedence. This means that messages may not appear next to the original topic, but rather according to their timestamp. When this occurs, the new response will quote the last corresponding message that it is replying to
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Enterprise Browser Security with Surf Security CTO Ziv Yankowitz Season 4 Episode 2: https://youtu.be/xucW2u04RiI?si=gdPTf-6aF0hr3w9k
Silent Releases
No Silent Releases This Week
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Topics to Thread Transition has begun...., 2 Page View for PDF's in Drive on Android, and more
Super short episode this week, with 3 updates and 1 news item, and we still found time to complain about the Topics switchover to Threads in Google Chat. Enjoy! 🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! Now in Season 4! Enterprise Browser Security with Surf Security CTO Ziv Yankowitz Season 4 Episode 2: https://youtu.be/xucW2u04RiI?si=gdPTf-6aF0hr3w9k
Silent Releases
Adding a two-page view for PDFs in the Google Drive app on large screen Android devices
Published Releases
Changes to YouTube player embedded within Google Workspace for Education services
Introducing an updated and more inclusive emoji picker in Gmail
Other Topics
Google Commits $2 Billion in Funding to AI Startup Anthropic
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Bulk Delete Spaces, Enhance Appearance in Meet, Preview Results of Context Aware Access Policies
We've got a great show for you this week, and getting it out on time for a change, yay! Can you believe we are 42 episodes into the year already? We have a lot going on here at TABGeeks so stay tuned as we have our edited edition of the Jamf Live Certification Event we hosted, a new SaaS Showdown episode every other Friday, a special episode, and more! 🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! Now in Season 4! Taking Another Look At SaaS Management Platforms: Are they Worthwhile? Season 4 Episode 1: https://youtu.be/SptmIySL-vY?si=aL3pwM2VWNl76Rvo
Silent Releases
Multi-task using new split screen feature in the Gmail app on large screen Android devices
Add Google Groups to spaces in Google Chat
Add emoji reactions to comments in Google Slides
Respond to access requests for Google Workspace files more efficiently on Android devices
Published Releases
Upcoming changes to third-party cookie requirements in Google Drive
Understand the impact of Context-Aware Access policies with Monitor Mode
Use the space management tool to bulk delete Google Chat spaces
Subtly enhance your appearance with portrait touch-up when using Google Meet on mobile devices
Map and sync system attributes of users from External Directory into Google Workspace
Other Topics
No other news this week
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Full 1080 in Google Meet!... Almost. Smart Replies in Chat Everywhere, Ratings Smart Chip in Sheets
Apologies for last week's episode releasing on Friday, with everything going on last week I just didn’t have the capacity to edit and upload earlier. This week has been a bit better for my productivity. 🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! Now in Season 4! Taking Another Look At SaaS Management Platforms: Are they Worthwhile? Season 4 Episode 1: https://youtu.be/SptmIySL-vY?si=aL3pwM2VWNl76Rvo
Silent Releases
- Add ratings using a new smart chip in Google Sheets
Published Releases
Updates for exporting Google Meet hardware fleet data and bulk device configurations
Book a conference room directly from a Google Meet hardware device
Expanding Smart replies everywhere you receive messages in Google Chat
A more consistent experience for the guest list in Google Calendar
Other Topics
Passwordless by default: Make the switch to passkeys
Protecting customers with generative AI indemnification | Google Cloud Blog
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React With Emojis in Sheets, Improved Chat Search, New Chrome Browser Management UI, Docs Blocks
In this weeks episode we talk about the situation in Israel and how it pertains to tech, how Seach is getting worse not better, and several other updates to Google Workspace.
🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! We just wrapped up Season 3 with Episode 9 Gen AI and the Rise of AI Chatbots: https://youtu.be/vKY-h2hsun0
Silent Releases
Add emoji reactions to comments in Google Sheets
Filter by filter only fields and parameters with Connected Sheets for Looker
Published Releases
Configure and bind multiple Android Enterprise Mobility Management providers
Configure Android zero-touch devices directly from the Admin console
Navigate to Chrome Browser management faster in the Admin console
Presented content will be captured in higher definition in Google Meet recordings
Build content quickly in Google Docs with instant access to building blocks and more
Allow users to install and run any internal app from Marketplace
Review and approve your Contacts delegates by November 12, 2023
Other Topics
Zoom Launches Major Shot Across Google’s Bow with Docs announcement
Google Cloud Security talks October 25th Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific
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Google is updating these ChromeOS devices with Chromebook Plus features
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RIP Jamboard, Jams will be migrated to PDF NOT deleted! More Spaces changes, Chromebook Plus launch
Chag Sameach aka Happy Succot to my Jewish listeners! Well.... We called it and it finally happened. Jamboard is marked for deletion. Get all the juicy details and more in this weeks episode! We also have more changes to Spaces and Chat, CSE in Gmail on mobile now available, and Less Secure Apps are finally going away. Have a great week!
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Silent Releases
Improved paste values experience in Google Sheets
Different certificates for signing and encrypting messages in Gmail
Allow certificate mismatches for client-side encrypted messages
Published Releases
Create, modify, and insert email templates within Groups messages
Easily add or remove groups of members to a space in Google Chat
The next phase of digital whiteboarding for Google Workspace
Updates regarding the transition from spaces organized by topic to in-line threading in Google Chat
Client-side encryption in Gmail is now available on mobile devices
Other Topics
Announcing New DMARC Policy Handling Defaults for Enhanced Email Security
Impact to Workspace emails from Calendar being rejected
Remote server returned '550 5.7.509 Access denied, sending domain google.com does not pass DMARC verification and has a DMARC policy of reject.'
- Okta and Chrome Enterprise Deliver Context-Aware Access Control to Establish Device Trust
- Chromebook Plus is Google’s new certification for premium Chromebooks - The Verge
- RIP Jamboard https://support.google.com/jamboard/answer/14011742?hl=en
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Google Podcasts Shutting Down, Migration to Youtube Music Imminent. Groups Come to Spaces
Welcome to our 100th video episode of our show and our 148th overall weekly show, not counting our special shows. Also happy to announce that tabgeeks shows have crossed 100,000 downloads! This is mind-boggling to me to say, so thank you to all of you who subscribe and listen weekly and whenever. We just finished recording our Jamf Certification episode which went really well, the 4K version will be released in a week or so, but if you want to watch it ASAP, it is still available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7T59sc7JXTI?si=7rP7gRaZ6RZz1dR8
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Silent Releases
No Silent Releases This Week
Published Releases
Find and install third-party add-ons directly within Google Meet
Collaborate more seamlessly with live pointers in Google Slides
Pair your video tile in Google Meet to improve accessibility for users with language interpreters
Differentiate messages better with additional modernizations in Google Chat
Additional improvements for monitoring Google Meet hardware issues in the Admin console
Other Topics
How 4 historic buildings became Google Workspaces
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Google Domains is Dead, Migration Coming. Chromebooks AUP (Auto Update Policy) Extended to 10 Years
Announcing our next Certification segment, we are partnering with our friends at Jamf to walk through their Jamf Certified Associate Certification and as always doing a deep dive into how it was setup, how to study and pass the cert. Tune in on Youtube on Sept 26th for the live stream and possibly some giveaways. https://youtube.com/live/7T59sc7JXTI?feature=share
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Silent Releases
Insert links in the Google Sheets app on iOS devices
Enhanced spam protection through automatic labeling of suspected spam messages in Google Voice
Birthday decorations for people cards
Add an organizational unit as an attribute in your external directory
Published Releases
Dual Display on Poly Studio X Series Makes Video Meetings More Productive
Other Topics
Google Cloud Next TLDR: Insider's Recap - Innovators Plus Event Only
Google Blog: Chromebooks will get 10 years of automatic updates
GCC Events
Product update and live Q&A: Spaces organized by topic upgrade to in-line threaded spaces in Chat
Simplify and secure cloud identity management with Google Cloud Identity, Microsoft AD, and Azure AD
Tips and tricks to getting the most out of Google Workspace with Apps Script
Deep dive into Google Workspace security: How to make safe and smart collaboration a reality
Updates to AppSheet databases, INPUT functionality, and expanded access for Workspace editions
About the Squarespace purchase of Google Domains registrations
Google’s emoji mashup maker is now available in Search - The Verge
Announcing third-party extensions for Duet AI in Workspace, Salesforce as first partner
Google’s Nest Hub Max is dropping support for Google Meet and Zoom - The Verge
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10 Updates That Didn't Make It Into NEXT, Announcing Our Next Certification Livestream with Jamf!
Announcing our next Certification segment, we are partnering with our friends at Jamf to walk through their Jamf Certified Associate Certification and as always doing a deep dive into how it was setup, how to study and pass the cert. Tune in on Youtube on Sept 26th for the live stream and possibly some giveaways. https://youtube.com/live/7T59sc7JXTI?feature=share
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Silent Releases
Expanding autocorrect to Google Chat on web
Expanding streamlined file organization across Google Workspace
Updated zoom in/out capabilities across Google Docs, Slides and Drawings
Expanded language support for captions in Google Meet
Dynamic groups now supports negation queries
Published Releases
Expanding branding and customization capabilities to Google Sites
Introducing a new ultra-low latency viewer experience for in-domain live streaming in Google Meet
More Google Meet features for Google Workspace Individual users
Other Topics
Generative AI for Enterprises: Get started with Generative AI support on Vertex AI
Deep dive into Google Workspace security: How to make safe and smart collaboration a reality
Chrome gets a fresh look and new features for its 15th birthday
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The Google Next Recap Episode. There Were a TON of Updates at Next, Here Are the Workspace Ones
Good to be back in the studio after NEXT, nice of them to plan it going into a long weekend so we had time to recharge. Still getting caught up on everything and working on the NEXT Vlog, but the show must go on! Here is our official NEXT announcement recap show, it's another long one, but that's what happens when they announce this much at next. FYI the next Google Cloud Next will be in April in Las Vegas! Save the date, April 9-11, and I look forward to seeing you all again soon. In case you missed our NEXT reactions video with 4 of us Admins and a Googler, you can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdF11HSDj7g Click here to learn all about the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification and how to pass it: https://youtu.be/KHPy_n0qVk8 🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! We just wrapped up Season 3 with Episode 9 Gen AI and the Rise of AI Chatbots: https://youtu.be/vKY-h2hsun0
Silent Releases
Published Releases
Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise add-on is now generally available
Track the carbon footprint associated with the usage of Google Workspace across your organization
Create custom, unique meeting backgrounds using generative AI
Interoperability between Google Chat and other messaging platforms — powered by Mio
Expanded language availability for translated captions, available with Duet AI
Enhance your writing in Google Docs with Proofread, available with Duet AI for Workspace
Write emails, documents and more with ease and speed using Duet AI in Google Docs and Gmail
Independent Security Verification badge in the Google Workspace Marketplace
Edit your client-side encrypted Excel files with Google Sheets
Other Topics
Duet Pricing Update from VP of Product
Duet AI Trial Link: https://inthecloud.withgoogle.com/duet-ai-ga-contact-sales-form/register.html?_ga=2.255698315.-228203236.1693885566
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Legacy Land - The Complete Opening Song from Google Cloud Next 2023 Developers Keynote
Oh My GOD is this one hell of a catchy earworm. This has to be one of, if not the absolute best developer keynote openings ever. Massive props to the production team, writers, and performers 🎹 Forrest Brazeal, 🎤 Amanda Lewis, 🎤 Holt Skinner, and 🎺 Miles Ward. I just had to upload it and share it with everyone. Enjoy! 😁 Click here for the complete Google Next 2023 Developer Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/live/268jdNwH6AM?si=Jf--0YuJ1SHc45e1
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4 Admins and a Googler Reacting to Day 1 of Google Cloud Next Announcements
Hello from Google Cloud Next! We recorded this late last night after a long first day at #googlecloudnext and I think this is possibly the single best episode of Workspace Recap we have ever created. Joining us are Googler Charles Maxson, Brian Kim, and Troy Edwards, my name is Jesse Nowlin and my cohost is Steve Larsen for our first EVER in person recording. Enjoy! Apologies for only uploading in 1080, but hotel wifi is unforgiving and 4k would have taken all week :-D Click here to learn all about the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification and how to pass it: https://youtu.be/KHPy_n0qVk8 🥳 Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! We just wrapped up Season 3 with Episode 9 Gen AI and the Rise of AI Chatbots: https://youtu.be/vKY-h2hsun0
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Finally a Better Way to Manage Conflict Accounts, Smart Canvas comes to Google Sheets and more
Somewhat of a quiet week leading into Google Next as usual, still have 5 updates for you, and I added a few special additions in the editing, can you find them? Let me know what you think 😁
Google NEXT has sold out! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! What kind of coverage do you want to see from us? Let me know in the comments 😁
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Silent Releases
Get started with smart canvas in Google Sheets
A new look for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on Android devices
Published Releases
Programmatically read and write working locations with the Calendar API, now generally available
Google Voice users can manage incoming calls across individuals and groups
Resolve conflict accounts faster with the new Conflict Accounts Management tool
Other Topics
Google Photos adds GenAI to help name your photo collections
Google Workspace training now available on LinkedIn Learning
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Google Domains and Cloud Domains Are Here to Stay.... Sort Of. E-Signature coming to Workspace beta
Another late release this week, on vacation up in the mountains with the family and my upload took FOREVER. That being said, we still have not missed a week since we started this show 3 years ago and I don't intend to start now. In this weeks episode we have some very important updates to Google Domains and Google Cloud Domain users, they will be sticking around!.... although the registrar will still transfer to Squarespace pending regulatory approval.
Google NEXT has sold out! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! What kind of coverage do you want to see from us? Let me know in the comments 😁
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Silent Releases
Adding bulk conversion for place chips in Google Sheets
Easily set up dropdown chips in Google Sheets with a new pre-fill feature
Reorganizing the file and folder menu in Google Drive
Updated timeline for upgrading to the in-line threaded experience in Google Chat
Published Releases
Simplify lesson planning with shareable class templates and classwork with new Google Classroom beta
Review suggested hints, add your own resources, and more for practice sets in Google Classroom
Expanding branding and customization capabilities in Google Slides and Google Forms
Google Keep integration with Assistant available to all Google Workspace users
Gallery view for Zoom interoperability on Google Meet hardware
Set Context Aware Access policies for 1P & 3P applications to access Workspace APIs
Other Topics
Google: It will take a year to decouple Chrome Browser from ChromeOS
How we’re protecting your Google Workspace data in the era of generative AI
Enhancing TLS Security: Google adds Quantum Resistant Encryption in Chrome 116
Tips on how to learn the new way to cloud at Google Next 2023
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Q&A Moderation Now Available in Meet, Empty entire Shared Drive Trash, Google Next News, and more
Google NEXT has sold out! Looking forward to seeing everyone there! What kind of coverage do you want to see from us? Let me know in the comments 😁 Apologies for the late release this week, it's been..... a week. Recording from vacation next week! If we did an exclusive Workspace afterparty lounge event would you attend? I need to know numbers so we can actually put this thing together so if you want to attend please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/NvQydzAnqGHUWqjh7
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Silent Releases
Empty the entire trash folder of shared drives in Google Drive
Linkable headings now available in Google Docs
People chips in Google Sheets now available on mobile devices
Adding drag & drop to Google Drive multi-instance support on large screen Android devices
Insert emojis into Google Sites
Paste HTML into document on iOS
Published Releases
Import and convert sensitive Excel files into client-side encrypted Google Sheets
Google Classroom now supports grade export to Skyward Qmlativ
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Google Next 23 Workspace After Party? In line replies available within announcement spaces in Chat
Let’s talk about NEXT! Agenda’s are live and some sessions are already FULL so if you have not done so already, head over to the site and start putting together your agenda. Let’s talk about parties! It’s numbers time folks, if we did an exclusive Workspace afterparty lounge event would you attend? I need to know numbers so we can actually put this thing together so if you want to attend please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/NvQydzAnqGHUWqjh7
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Silent Releases
ISet Context Aware Access policies for 1P & 3P applications to access Workspace APIs
Include audio when sharing your screen using Google Meet on mobile
A single Google group can be a member of 30,000 shared drives
Published Releases
Sync users and groups from an Azure Active Directory using Directory Sync
In-line replies now available within announcement spaces in Google Chat
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Create Spaces and Chats via API, Spaces now allow up to 50,000 members, Gen AI in Meet, and more
Another amazing episode for you this week, Steve and I discuss NEXT recording plans, I complain about Google's iOS apps sucking and not being able to open gmail.com in Chrome on my iPad and have a normal experience.
We owe a big thank you to Jamf for their support in bringing you these weekly updates. Now, if you're someone who uses Apple devices alongside Google Workspace, you're going to want to hear about Jamf. They're experts at making sure your Apple devices seamlessly integrate into your Google IT ecosystem. Jamf understands that different organizations have unique needs, so they offer tailored device management and endpoint security solutions for everyone who is using Google products and tools at work. You've probably heard of them, but just in case, head over to https://www.jamf.com/workspacerecap and discover how they can take your Apple-Google game to the next level.
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Silent Releases
Including the Alt text option in the Image options sidebar of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings
Reminder: delegators must re-approve contacts delegates by August 2023
Published Releases
Introducing membership search and the option to add up to 50,000 members to spaces in Google Chat
Programmatically read and write working locations for a portion of the day with the Calendar API
Other Topics
Microsoft closes at record high after revealing pricing for Copilot
Google is experimenting with AI generated backgrounds on Google Meet
Google Assistant is finally going to get a bit of Generative AI
How to Maximize your productivity with Smart Canvas and Google Docs July 26th
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Paid Appointment Bookings in Calendar, Pick a Free Spot on My Calendar Directly in Gmail, and more
Apologies for the poor audio on my side, still working out the kinks with the new XLR interface, and I am going to return it and get the more audio focused one. Next week will be a test of a wireless microphone, let's see how that comes out since the new XLR interface is a few weeks out.
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Silent Releases
Improved media viewing on Android devices in Google Chat
Extending long running queries within Connected Sheets
Filter by measures and value in a pivot table with Connected Sheets for Looker
Add emojis in Google Sheets
Scale meetings to 1,000 attendees, with 500 attendees being viewers, now available for Google Workspace Education Plus
Published Releases
Other Topics
Notebook LM Formerly Known as Tailwind announced at IO renamed
Google’s AI-powered notes app is now called NotebookLM, and it’s launching today
Now Google’s Bard AI chatbot can talk and respond to visual prompts
Design Manager at Brex used Bard to create a timer app in minutes
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Customize Error Messages in Google Chat Data Loss Prevention Rules, Pin Links in Admin Console Nav..
Short show and an early release this week as my schedule finally returns to normal. This intro is a fun one as we test out my new XLR interface device the Rode Streamer X. My nerdy shirt of the week is another awesome one from @LAWRENCESYSTEMS, go check out their channel and swag to get your own :-D
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Easily convert email addresses and links into smart chips using the tab key in Google Sheets
Revamping the "First Open Experience" in Docs on Android devices
Published Releases
Pin links to the top of the navigation bar in the Admin console
Customize error messages for Google Chat data loss prevention rules, available in open beta
Client-side encryption for Google Calendar is now generally available on mobile
Adding more flexibility to working locations in Google Calendar
Other Topics
In case you were wondering, the official sound of the Google Chat notification is BLOOP
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Google Meet got a bunch of updates this week, in addition to proper Mail Merge and more
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Revamping the "First Open Experience" in Sheets and Slides on Android devices
Paste HTML into document on Android
Easily duplicate groups and objects in Google Sites
Published Releases
Quickly access more features during meetings, available for Google Meet on the web
Apply background blur when joining a call using a virtual desktop
Simplified access controls coming to Google Meet beginning July 17, 2023
Making focus time more productive with new Google Calendar setting
See read receipts for messages in Google Chat group direct messages
Other Topics
- Google Workspace integrates Stripe to help businesses accept payments in Google Calendar
- From India to California, how my tech dreams came true
- Report: Google killed Iris smart glasses, going all-in on Android OEM model for XR
- Pair programing? We peek under the hood of Duet, Google’s coding assistant. (Ep. 580) - Stack Overflow Blog
- Resource hierarchies make your IAM management easier | Google Cloud Blog
- Google Chat is getting new tools to help you reply to messages faster, better express yourself
- 7 new Google Chat features to easily message friends and family
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Google Meet Companion Mode Game Changer to Check In so Everyone Knows Your Name
Google Meet Companion Mode upgrades is a game changer. I have been on so many meetings with new people and it is so hard to keep track of who's whom. Great episode for you all this week, enjoy!
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Adding flexibility to email collection in Google Forms
Gain consensus from collaborators quickly with voting chips in Google Docs
Published Releases
- > Google Meet expands language support for closed captioning and translated captions
- Launching in beta: programmatically write working locations with the Calendar API
- Enhancing Google Vault file retention capabilities using Google Drive Labels
- Respond to access requests for Google Workspace files more efficiently
- Monitor additional Google Meet hardware issues in the Admin console
- Use companion mode to check-in to a Google Meet conference room, so everyone can know you by name
Other Topics
Pixel Tablet Q&A: Why no Face Unlock or Nest Cam, more 3rd-party app updates, upcoming features
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Google Domains Sold to Squarespace, Improved .DocX Uploads and Downloads in Docs, and more
Terribly sorry for the very late upload this week, it's been that kind of month, and unfortunately due to scheduling and illness, I could not get it out until now. Another solo episode, hopefully Steve feels better and we can get back to regularly scheduled programming on Monday.
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Optimizing the Google Drive Android app for foldable devices
View documents in paginated mode on Android devices
Published Releases
Simplify and strengthen sign-in by enabling passkeys for your users, available now in open beta
Write messages faster and easier with smart compose in Google Chat
Improved experience for admitting or denying join requests in Google Meet
Enhanced experience for picture-in-picture for Google Meet in Chrome
Assistant and Calendar reminders are automatically migrating to Tasks
Other Topics
‘Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise’ hits pre-order for businesses
Chrome adding full Google Password Manager UI, complete with desktop shortcut
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Google Duet AI Pricing Revealed! Enable Passkeys via open beta, Smart Compose comes to Chat and more
The era of Google Duet AI is almost upon us, and you can now sign up to express interest in using Google Duet in your workspace. That being said, we have some thoughts on their pricing.... it's $$$. Find out everything we know about Duet AI pricing and more in this week's episode.
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Optimizing the Google Drive Android app for foldable devices
View documents in paginated mode on Android devices
Published Releases
Simplify and strengthen sign-in by enabling passkeys for your users, available now in open beta
Write messages faster and easier with smart compose in Google Chat
Improved experience for admitting or denying join requests in Google Meet
Enhanced experience for picture-in-picture for Google Meet in Chrome
Assistant and Calendar reminders are automatically migrating to Tasks
Other Topics
‘Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise’ hits pre-order for businesses
Chrome adding full Google Password Manager UI, complete with desktop shortcut
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Threaded Spaces Mandatory Conversion By Q4 2023, Search Better in Gmail on Mobile, New Dragonfly Pro
I finally received the new HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook and it is fantastic! I mention my initial thoughts in the intro. Shoutout to @CrosstalkSolutions where I got my nerdy shirt of the week, if you are not familiar with them go and check it out!
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- Additional updates for the Google Docs, Sheets and Slides apps on Android devices
Published Releases
Plan, organize, and analyze assignments and grades with grading periods in Google Classroom
Better control the flow of meetings with viewer mode in Google Meet
Other Topics
Google Chat’s future might have a new logo and ‘Timeline’ redesign
Google starts rolling out image generation in Slides, more Duet AI for Gmail and Docs
Seven new no-cost generative AI training courses to advance your cloud career
Google trials passwordless login across Workspace and Cloud accounts
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Variable Chips are going to make variable creation SO much easier, Users can report chats for review
12 Updates total this week so no news, just the updates again! Hopefully, the news segment will be back next week. Apologies for the late upload this week, I had a very rough weekend and only got to editing tonight. Back to normally scheduled programming next week!
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Improving the Google Meet experience on foldable devices
Additional refinements to email notifications sent from Google Classroom
Introducing new keyboard shortcuts in Google Sheets
Find what you need faster with new Google Drive organizational options
Pin multiple participants from Google Meet Hardware devices
Published Releases
Extending client-side encryption to chat messages in Google Meet
Set expirations for files in shared drives using Google Drive API
Enable your users to report inappropriate messages for review
Contacts delegates can now update labels and manage “Other” contacts
Improving consistency of Gmail data across the Security Investigation Tool and BigQuery
Other Topics
No news this week, tune in next week for the latest and greatest news!
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Smart Canvas Gets Smarter, Chat Quick React, Groups Member Limit Increased, Better Calendar Interop
Google is back at it with a mega week of announcements ready to go. We skipped our In The News section this week since the show is an hour long and we didn't want to make it even longer.
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Improve time management and display time with new chips in Google Docs
Use alternative text for visual content on Google Sites
Enhancing our web onboarding experience in Google Chat to help users get started quicker
Spellcheck for client-side encrypted files in Google Slides
Export client-side encrypted spreadsheets to Excel files
AppSheet-powered no-code apps in Google Chat
Published Releases
Complete data-driven tasks faster with new smart chip data extraction in Google Sheets
Collaborate with others on Google Calendar invites in Google Docs
Other Topics
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Google Adds AI To EVERYTHING, Roars Back With A Vengeance
If you had any doubts about Google's ability to deliver on AI in response to Microsoft/OpenAI, those can now be laid to rest. Google has come out swinging with everything they have, mentioning AI over 140 times during their 2-hour Google I/O keynote, and announcing AI integration in just about every product they make. Also, Google Drive is getting a Spam folder! Thank you to every one of you who subscribed to the channel and have allowed us to reach the 500 subscribers milestone, on to 1000! Please share us with your friends!
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Silent Releases
- No Silent Releases This Week
Published Releases
Other Topics
Bringing Google Cloud generative AI to popular Workplace Apps
Wendy’s, Google Train Next Generation Order Taker: an AI Chatbot
Google Drive adding Spam Folder, dark web scans for Gmail, more
Exclusive: Google’s Sundar Pichai talks Search, AI, and dancing with Microsoft
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Manage Spaces from the Admin Panel FINALLY! Quote Messages in Chat, Turn on Bard Access in Admin
I am told there will be some interesting announcements for us Workspace Admins at Google IO which starts this week. We will of course be covering them all for you in next week's episode if you would rather hear us talk about it. Thank you to every one of you who subscribed to the channel and have allowed us to reach the 500 subscribers milestone, on to 1000! Please share us with your friends!
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Silent Releases
Copy link option in Chat for Drive files
Published Releases
Other Topics
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Steve is sick this week so you get an experimental episode with just me (Jesse) doing the updates, let me know in the comments what you think!
Steve is sick this week so you get an experimental episode with just me (Jesse) doing the updates, let me know what you think! Thank you to every one of you who subscribed to the channel and have allowed us to reach the 500 subscribers milestone, on to 1000! Please share us with your friends!
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Silent Releases
Updates to image insertion in Google Sheets on Android
Replace images quicker in Google Slides with new drag and drop feature
Attach a document, spreadsheet, or presentation to a Google Calendar event directly from Meet in Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Add emoji reactions to existing comments in Google Docs
Published Releases
Introducing additional smart chip functionality in Google Sheets
Set a custom time period for messages to automatically be deleted in Google Chat
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Watch Out for Malicious Actors Using Admin Access Groups to Gain Access They Shouldn't Have!
Welcome back to another week of Google Workspace updates! We have updates to Apply Security Groups to Admin Roles, Co-Presenting Google Slides in Google Meet, turning off annoying video tiles in Meet, and more.
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Silent Releases
Improving multi-instance support for the Google Drive Android app
Autofill using a mouse on the Google Sheets Android app
Published Releases
Other Topics
- Google to launch its first foldable phone, the ‘Pixel Fold,’ in June
- Prepare for RSA with this cybersecurity snapshot by the numbers
- Google Looks to Turbocharge AI Efforts with Combined Brain, DeepMind Unit
- Schools bought millions of Chromebooks in 2020 and three years later, they’re starting to break
- Google Authenticator finally, mercifully, adds account syncing for two factor
- Google Workspace Summit - May 17th at 9AM Pacific, 12PM EDT
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Google Chat is Catching Up To Slack with New Features including Announcement Only Rooms
A monster episode this week with updates to Chat, Cloud Search, Sites, Access Approvals, Classroom, Drive, and more.
Over Passover, I was offline a lot and had the chance to catch up on some reading and I absolutely tore through Losing the Signal which is the story of the epic rise and eventual fall of Blackberry. They changed how we communicate and not only got completely blindsided by Apple and then Google, they completely refused to believe this is the future people would want. Now I loved my Crackberrys and had many different models over the years including the touch screen Storm Slider, and the design was getting better but the OS was just trash at that point. This book goes behind the scenes and now I know why. They are releasing a new movie based on this book called Blackberry and if you are anything like me, I recommend reading the book and seeing the movie. It releases May 12th. Blackberry Trailer: https://youtu.be/cXL_HDzBQsM #notsponsored
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Silent Releases
Published Releases
Improve search results with Personalization Boost and Click Boost for Cloud Search
Enabling organizational communication with announcements in Google Chat
Introducing new collaboration and flexibility features for Google Sites
Fine tune access to data with additional options for Access Approvals
Practice sets in Google Classroom are now generally available
Streamlined file organization with the new Google Drive location picker
New community features for Google Chat and an update on Currents
Other Topics
Google Chat is getting a new look to match Docs, Sheets and Gmail
CTL Launches next gen Chromebox CBX3 with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7
Nation State Actors are Taking Advantage of Weak Passwords to Go After Cloud Customers Google Says
Report: AI is coming soon to Google Search with “Magi” as Samsung considers Bing Default
60 Minutes: The AI Revolution: Google’s developers on the future of artificial intelligence
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RIP 3rd Party Google Assistant Displays, Meet Hardware ChromeOS M103, Project Starline Update...
Only a handful of updates this week, and as usual a bunch of AI news updates. What do you think, should I start a show just for AI coverage and remove them from here, or do you like hearing about them the way they are now?
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Silent Releases
Expanding language support for grammar suggestions
Published Releases
Other Topics
- Google ends updates to kill 3rd party Assistant Smart Displays
- Google Cloud IT Heroes Summit
- How Project Starline improves remote communication
- Google Details why exactly Project Starline is more natural
- Google Chrome ships WebGPU
- Google is rolling out WebGPU tech for next gen gaming in your browser
- Google Looming AI integration into Search should scare the hell out of Microsoft
- In AI Race, Microsoft and Google Choose Speed over Caution
- Anthropic’s 5B, 4-year plan to take on OpenAI
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Generative AI Comes to Google Workspace, Google Drive Search Chips, Connected Sheets for Looker...
The Google Generative AI machine continues picking up speed as Google announces a flood of updates coming to Google Workspace with Gen Apps, Bard, Google Cloud, and more. Learn all about it by watching the recordings from the Google Data Cloud and AI summit event this week, links below.
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Silent Releases
- Full mouse support now available for Google Sheets and Slides on Android
- Move folders from My Drive to shared drives
- Multi-instance support now available for Google Keep on large screen Android devices
Published Releases
- Connected Sheets for Looker now available for all Looker-hosted instances
- Launching in beta: manage working locations with the Calendar API
- Admins can install Chat apps for use in direct messages
- Find files quicker with search chips in Google Drive
Other Topics
Google starts letting the public test generative AI in Gmail and Docs
Google announces AI features in Gmail, Docs, and more to rival Microsoft
Google Assistant might be doomed: Division “reorganizes” to focus on Bard
Google is named a Leader in Forrester Data Security Platforms Wave
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Release The Bard! Improvements to Content Organization in Google Docs, and Add/Remove Encryption
Bring on the Bard! Not only did Google announce Google Bard, their answer to ChatGPT, they gave some of us access, and Steve and I were lucky enough to be among those who did. Now, that being said, a couple of things to note. It does NOT currently work with Google Workspace accounts, so I had to dig into my ancient original gmail account from high school to sign up. I asked my Google Assistant what it thought of Google Bard and it immediately had a panic attack switching screens and trying to show me different youtube videos until it got stuck on a black screen. But it knows who we are! More on that later…
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Silent Releases
Enhancing the Google Drive mobile experience on Android tablets
Published Releases
- Improvements to content organization in Google Docs
- Add or remove client-side encryption from a Google Doc
Other Topics
- Bard is Out (sort of)
- Try Bard and Share Your Feedback
- Google Bard FAQ
- Google opens early access to it’s ChatGPT rival Bard - Here are our first impressions
- Google CEO tells employees that 80,000 of them helped test Bard A.I, warns things will go wrong
- Bard AI is Boring: Google Explains why they want it that way - WSJ Video
- Download the new Google Meet app
- LinusTechTips Hosed
- LawrenceSystems How Linus Tech Tips Got Hacked & Why I Updated Incident Response Plan
- Some questions for the employees behind Google Docs
- Cloud Technical Series - APAC
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Google Next Tickets Available! Google ChatGPT Rival Launch! Workspace Updates of the Week March 20th
Updated UI for the editors and Google Drive already rolling out. Major Currents update down in the news section, so if that's relevant to you, be sure not to miss it!
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Silent Releases
Published Releases
Other Topics
The next generation of AI for developers and Google Workspace
Google backed Anthropic launches Claude, an AI chatbot thats easier to talk to
What I’ve learned from more than 2000 customers looking to innovate in the cloud
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook Review: The No-Contest King of Chromebooks
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Google Docs/Sheets/Slides/Google Drive UI Update! Workspace Updates of the Week March 6th
Updated UI for the editors and Google Drive already rolling out. Major Currents update down in the news section, so if that's relevant to you, be sure not to miss it!
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Silent Releases
Published Releases
- Indicate your Google Voice availability with more options
- Refreshed interface for Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
- New updates for Google Meet on Poly Android-based appliances
- Managed Android devices must upgrade to Android Device Policy during March 2023
Other Topics
- How Google Became Cautious of AI and gave Microsoft an opening
- Google dusts off the failed Google+ playbook to fight ChatGPT
- Google trashes the Chrome Cleanup Tool
- ChromeOS 111 Rolling Out, Fast Pair for Chromebooks is finally here
- Google I/O Has been announced!
- Google Currents migration to spaces in Google Chat
- Google Workspace Customer Newsletter
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🌶️New Spaces are in line threaded, current spaces migrating: Workspace Updates of the Week March 6th
This is going to be a spicy episode as we get into the debate around threaded chats. Steve and I disagree on this one so stay tuned!
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Silent Releases
- Improving Filters in Google Sheets
- Programmatically manage and apply Google Drive label taxonomy changes
- Expanding noise cancellation to phone participants
Published Releases
- Save time with suggested work locations in Google Calendar
- All newly created spaces in Google Chat will be in-line threaded beginning March 13, 2023
- Expanding noise cancellation in Google Meet to more devices
- Client-side encryption for Gmail is now generally available
- Google Keep notes now available on home screen of Android devices
Other Topics
- Share your feedback on Emoji Reactions in Google Meet
- Google adds Client Side encryption to Gmail and Calendar. Should you care?
- First look at Google Chrome’s Blink engine running on an iPhone
- Introducing Google Workspace security guidance to address Canadian data security requirements
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New Smart Canvas features and all of the Workspace Updates of the Week Feb 28th
We had an excellent live event with Lea and Saj from the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification team and they shared a TON of information on preparing for and passing the certification exam. I took the live feed and edited it into the full-quality version for all of you. Click here to learn all about the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification and how to pass it: https://youtu.be/KHPy_n0qVk8
Silent Releases
- View your peripheral devices directly in the Google Meet green room
- Improvements to sales and customer service integrations in Google Chat
- 2-pane view on foldable Android devices now available for Meet, Gmail, and Chat
- Optimized zoom experience for Google Sheets on Android devices
Published Releases
- Adding Trusted Types to Google Workspace
- Introducing new smart canvas features in Google Sheets and Google Docs
Other Topics
- Google parent Alphabet shuts down yet another robot project
- Three new Specializations help partners digitally transform customers
- Google Tasks on the web!!!
- Reminder Google Workspace Developer Summit - Toronto and Chicago
- Hosted in the Google Toronto & Chicago offices on March 9th and 14th
- Google Workspace Developer Summit Interest Form
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Workspace Price Increases, ChromeOS Admin Cert, and Workspace Updates of the Week Feb 21st
We had an excellent live event with Lea and Saj from the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification team and they shared a TON of information on preparing for and passing the certification exam. I took the live feed and edited it into the full-quality version for all of you. Click here to learn all about the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification and how to pass it: https://youtu.be/KHPy_n0qVk8
Silent Releases
- 360 degree video backgrounds available for Google Meet on mobile
- Editable widgets now available for Chat app cards
Published Releases
- New setting for content managers to modify shared drives now on by default
- Client-side encryption for Google Calendar is now generally available
- Improving accessibility of the “connect device” feature on Google Meet hardware devices
- Google Calendar and Assistant Reminders will migrate to Google Tasks soon
- Improving the Google Contact management experience
- Control the visibility of warning banners in Gmail with a new admin control
Other Topics
- Google asking employees to help train Bard by rewriting wrong answers
- Google Chrome’s latest version includes tools to address its memory hog problem
- Google returns to the Munich Security Conference
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Don't miss our LIVE ChromeOS Certification Q&A on February 16th! Google Workspace Updates of the Week February 14th
Breaking News: Do YOU have what it takes to become ChromeOS Certified? Join us for our LIVE event on Feb 16, 2023, discussing the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification, and answering all your questions. Joining us will be the actual Googlers who built the certification, Leah Coleman and Sajed Sahni! If anyone can answer your questions, it’s them! Hit the remind me button on Youtube so you don't miss it! https://youtube.com/live/yDOnrN51oio
Silent Releases
- Increasing visibility into unmovable items in Google Drive
- Changing the POWER function in Google Sheets
- New free-hand PDF annotation support in the Google Drive app on Android
Published Releases
- Expanding SIP Link for Google Voice to Latin America
- Expanding the power of Google Sheets with localized formatting and improved CSV imports
- Include captions with a Google Meet video recording
Other Topics
- How to find Noto in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets and Sites
- Google Data Cloud & AI Summit
- ChromeOS Fleet Monitoring Best Practices
- Google is losing control
- Google is working to bring Bard AI Chat to ChromeOS
- Don’t update iOS to latest if you use google photos
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LIVE ChromeOS Certification Q&A on February 16th! Google Workspace Updates of the Week February 7th
Breaking News: Do YOU have what it takes to become ChromeOS Certified? Join us for our LIVE event on Feb 16, 2023, discussing the Google ChromeOS Administrator Certification, and answering all your questions. Joining us will be the actual Googlers who built the certification, Leah Coleman and Sajed Sahni! If anyone can answer your questions, it’s them! Hit the remind me button on Youtube so you don't miss it! https://youtube.com/live/yDOnrN51oio
Silent Releases
- In-line replies for email notifications in Google Classroom
- Expanding color options in Google Slides, Docs, Sheets and Drawings
- More ways to work with BigQuery data in Google Sheets
Published Releases
- Google Sheets adds powerful new functions for advanced analysis
- Explore Looker data using Connected Sheets
Other Topics
- Google is asvking employees to test potential ChatGPT competitors, including a chatbot called ‘Apprentice Bard’
- Google is adding Microsoft 365 integration to ChromeOS later this year
- Acers new Chromebooks are built to be classroom ready
- Back At Google Again, Cofounder Sergey Brin Just Filed His First Code Request In Years
- Workspace Developer Summit
- It Sounds Like Google’s getting ready to compete with ChatGPT
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