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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.

Enterprise security controls for Google Workspace with Gemini
 With its rapid adoption and growing importance, organizations are rightly concerned about potential data security and privacy risks when deploying generative AI. Google Workspace with Gemini is enterprise-ready. First, Gemini keeps customer data confidential and can support compliance with different regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA and FedRAMP High. Second, Gemini is built with a layered defense strategy for prompt injection mitigation, an emerging attack vector against AI systems. And third, Workspace comes with granular user access and data security controls, helping administrators safely and securely deploy AI tools, such as the Gemini app, Gemini in Workspace apps, and NotebookLM, across their organizations with confidence.

Read the full blog post, “Enterprise security controls for Google Workspace with Gemini,” to learn more about:
  • Protecting your data
  • Understanding AI usage
  • Deploying AI with flexibility
  • Securing access points
Google AI Ultra for Business is now available in 75+ additional countries
Recently, we introduced Google AI Ultra for Business, a new Workspace add-on that provides the highest access to AI features and models and access to next-generation AI tools. We’re pleased to announce that Google AI Ultra for Business is now available for purchase in 75+ additional countries, including those in the EU. The Gemini app, NotebookLM, Gemini in Workspace and Flow are available in all countries where the add-on is sold, but please note that access to Whisk and Project Mariner (US only) remains more limited at this time. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | The Google AI Ultra for Business add-on is available for Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard, and Plus and Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus. | Learn more about how to get Google AI Ultra for Business.

Stay on Top of Your Work with Productivity Planner Gem
We’re pleased to introduce our latest pre-made Gem: Productivity Planner. This Gem helps you save time by seamlessly bringing together information from your favorite productivity apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Drive to help you stay organized. Whether it's getting an overview of urgent emails or your calendar events for the week, Productivity Planner provides useful context to start your day or prioritize your most important tasks. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available for Google Workspace Business Plus and Standard; Enterprise Plus and Standard; Gemini Enterprise and Gemini Business, as well as Google AI Ultra for Business. | Google Workspace Apps must be enabled for users to access the Gem.

Stay on Top of Your Work with Productivity Planner Gem

Google Cloud Community update: we're upgrading to an improved forum experience
The Google Cloud Community forum is moving to a new home on Discourse on July 22, 2025. For key dates, details, FAQs and more, please refer to this post in the Google Cloud Community. As a reminder, the Google Cloud Community is the official community for Google Workspace administrators. Here, you can discuss the latest features with Googlers and other Google Workspace admins, learn tips and tricks, and more.

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.

Now Generally Available: Migrate files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive
 Earlier this year, we announced an open beta for migrating files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive in the New Data Migration service. This functionality is now generally available. | Learn more about migrating files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive.
 
Link your Google Calendar booking pages when composing emails in Gmail
To make sharing your availability even easier, we’re adding the ability to share your Google Calendar appointment booking page directly in your email. | Learn more booking pages when composing emails in Gmail.

Use Gemini in Google Docs on iOS devices in 20+ languages
We’re excited to bring the power of Gemini in Docs to your iOS devices so that you can more effectively understand, summarize, and ask questions about documents on mobile. | Learn more about Gemini in Docs on iOS devices.

Now generally available: extract and categorize data in AppSheet with the power of Gemini
AppSheet Enterprise Plus users can now add the new AI Task powered by Gemini, directly into their existing AppSheet automations. | Learn more about extracting and categorizing data in AppSheet with Gemini.

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: 
Scheduled Release Domains: 
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: 
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).


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6 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.

Veo 3 is now available in the Gemini app for select Workspace users
At Google I/O 2025 we introduced Veo 3, our new latest video generation model that can generate video with audio. Today, Veo 3 is now available in the Gemini app for select Workspace customers.

With Veo 3 you'll notice real-world physics and accurate lip syncing - this includes things like traffic noises in the background of a city street scene, birds singing in a park, and even dialogue between characters. We also introduced a new photo to video feature that allows you to upload a photo and create an 8-second video. You can get creative by animating everyday objects, bringing your drawings and paintings to life or adding movement to nature scenes.

There is a limit of 3 daily uses for enterprise and education users and 5 daily uses for those with the Google AI Ultra for Business add-on. When you are approaching this limit, you’ll see a warning message in the UI. Teams can also generate video clips with Veo in Google Vids as well. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available when using the Gemini app with Google Workspace Business Standard and Plus, Enterprise Standard and Plus and the Gemini Business and Education add-ons. | Visit our Help Center to learn more about generating videos with Gemini and which countries & territories. At the moment, Veo 3 is only available on the web and the Gemini mobile app and for users 18+.

Adding Google Calendar sharing to Android devices
In Google Calendar, you can share any calendar you own or have permission to share with other users and groups. This functionality is currently available on web only, and this week we’re excited to extend it to Android devices. The same settings available on web will now be available on your mobile device, which includes the ability to share a calendar with individuals, a domain or the entire public. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about sharing your calendar with someone. 

Adding Google Calendar sharing to Android devices

Automatically level audio across a video in Google Vids with balance sound 
In May, we preannounced the ability to easily adjust sound levels across videos in Google Vids. Starting today, users can automatically level the volume of audio and video clips in their Vids and add audio ducking to background music, which automatically lowers (or "ducks") music when another audio or video clip’s volume starts playing. | Rollout to Rapid Release domains is complete; launch to Scheduled Release domains planned for July 21, 2025. | Available to Google Workspace customers with access to Google Vids. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about controlling audio timing, balance & transitions with audio tracks.

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Gemini summary cards now available in Gmail on web 
In May, we introduced Gemini summary cards in Gmail on Android and iOS devices. This week, we’re excited to announce that summaries will be available on web as well, at the top of emails for messages where a summary is helpful, such as longer email threads or messages with several replies. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available to Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard and Plus; Enterprise Starter, Standard and Plus; customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on, and anyone who previously purchased a Gemini Business or Gemini Enterprise add-on. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in Gmail. 

Gemini summary cards now available in Gmail on web

Introducing a refreshed user interface in Google Drive for Desktop 
In order to provide desktop users with a centralized area to easily manage all of their Drive files in one place, we’ve introduced improvements to Google Drive for desktop. Specifically, users will now see important information, such as sync activity, notifications, shared files and more in a single view. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about Google Drive for desktop. 

Introducing a refreshed user interface in Google Drive for Desktop

A new look and feel is coming for the Workspace Updates Blog 
We’re excited to share that a refreshed experience for the Workspace Updates Blog will be launching on Monday, July 14. Some of the improvements you’ll notice are: 
  • A completely refreshed user interface that brings the Workspace Updates Blog inline with other official Google channels. 
  • A compact layout that allows you to quickly scan multiple posts, making it easier to find the announcements that matter most to you. 
  • Easier navigation with product tags neatly categorized at the top of the page, and quick links to other resources like the Release Calendar. 
  • Auto translation for 100+ languages using Google translate right from the footer of the website. 
These updates will also be available when viewing the Workspace Updates Blog on mobile.

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.

Use Gemini in Google Drive to execute basic organizational tasks
 Starting this week, we’ve enhanced Gemini’s organizing capabilities in Drive by allowing you to use natural language to move selected files into the folder you choose. | Learn more about using Gemini in Google Drive.

Google Drive Events API now available in Developer Public Preview
Google Drive is now integrated with the Workspace Events API, which allows third-party developers to create subscriptions on Drive items and receive notifications via Cloud Pub/Sub when those resources change. | Learn more about the Google Drive Events API.

Improved email notifications following Google Meet calls, plus new sharing controls for meeting hosts
We’re improving the email notification that includes the notes doc when you use “Take notes for me” in Google Meet. The email will now include a summary of the meeting as well as “suggested next steps” in addition to the link to the notes document. Including this information gives meeting invitees a quick, helpful overview of the meeting in one place. | Learn more about email notifications for Meet calls.

Manage email subscriptions from a single location in Gmail
Last year, we introduced web and mobile updates that enable you to unsubscribe from individual emails in Gmail more easily. Today, we’re building upon this with Gmail's new "Manage subscriptions" feature. | Learn more managing subscriptions.

Search for embedded content in Google Sites
Starting today, we're making it easier to find information within a Google Site. Previously, searching in a site only showed results from the text directly on the pages. Now, when you perform a search, the results will also include content from within embedded files, such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and PDFs. | Learn more about searching for embedded content in Sites.

Drive IRM Update: More Control for File Owners and Shared Drive Managers
Now, individual file owners and shared drive managers can apply printing, copying, and downloading restrictions to users with edit permissions as well. Editors and owners can still edit the document itself, however they can only copy and paste document content within the document itself. | Learn more about Drive IRM.

Introducing Lucidchart and Lucidspark apps in Google Chat
Lucidchart, an app that helps users collaborate on diagrams, such as flowcharts, wireframes, entity relationship diagrams, and more, and Lucidspark, a virtual whiteboard tool, are two third-party add-ons already available across Workspace apps, such as Docs and Meet. This week, we’re excited to announce support for both of these apps in Google Chat. | Learn more about Lucidchart and Lucidspark apps in Google Chat.

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: 
Scheduled Release Domains: 
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: 
For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
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What’s changing

Earlier today, we announced numerous updates across Google Workspace for Education that expand feature access and further our efforts to give education customers ​​new and powerful ways of working, teaching and learning with Gemini. 

Prior to today, Gemini in Classroom was only available to customers with a Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on. Starting this week, 18+ users across all Google Workspace for Education editions will now have access to more than 30 AI-powered tools. With the help of Gemini, educators can create content and resources through one central destination in Classroom. This update is accompanied by a new admin setting that controls whether certain users in a domain have access to Gemini in Classroom. 

Now, educators can get help creating first drafts of resources, based on learning objectives, with new features like: 
In addition, educators can now ask Gemini to refine (modify, transform, or supplement) generated content however they want in a chat-like experience for select features. They can also assign content generated with Gemini in Classroom – after reviewing and editing it – directly to assignments in classes with the “Add to class” button. They’ll be able to select a class, which will then create an assignment in the chosen class and attach the Drive file to it. 

Educators will also be able to collaborate with Gemini using starter prompts for the Gemini app that help with common tasks like: 
  • Brainstorming real world examples 
  • Gamifying an activity 
  • Generating differentiation strategies 
  • Drafting an exemplar and non-exemplar 
  • Creating Depth of Knowledge (DOK) questions 
For example, if you select the "Gamifying an activity” card, a pre-set prompt will be loaded into the Gemini app to help get you started. Then, you can collaborate with Gemini to continue iterating before sharing or exporting the content. 

Who’s impacted 

Admins and end users 

Why it’s important 

Educators can now use Gemini in Classroom - free of charge - for more than 30 common educator tasks, helping to give them time back to focus on the art of teaching, from supporting students more deeply to making their instructional ideas a reality. 

Additional details

Gemini in Classroom is only available in English for education users over the age of 18. 

Getting started 

Rollout pace 

Availability 

These updates impact: 
  • Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus
  • Education customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on* 
*Starting September 2025, the Gemini Education add-ons will be consolidated into a single add-on referred to as Google AI Pro for Education.

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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.

Providing support for Microsoft Office embedded files in Google Drive 
To ensure users have a seamless experience when working with Microsoft Office files, we’re excited to announce that users can now open Microsoft Office files that contain embedded PDFs in Google Drive. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about working with Microsoft Office files. 

Use Imagen 4 to generate images in Google Docs, Slides and Vids in multiple languages 
Users can now utilize our highest quality image generation model, Imagen 4, which delivers: 
  • Outstanding text rendering and prompt adherence 
  • Higher overall image quality across all styles 
  • Multilingual prompt support in these 20+ languages 
Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to Google Workspace Business and Enterprise users with access to Gemini in Docs and Slides, and users with access to Gemini in Vids. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini Slides, Vids and Docs.
using spanish to generate visual content in Vids
View the most relevant search results in Gmail
Over the years, we’ve implemented updates to help you find exactly what you’re looking for with less effort when searching in Gmail. In March, we announced a smarter search feature powered by AI to quickly show users the most relevant results, and today we’re excited to extend this to businesses. Now, instead of just showing emails in chronological order based on keywords, Gmail search results will factor in elements like recency, most-clicked emails and frequent contacts. With this update, the emails you’re looking for are far more likely to be at the top of your search results — saving you valuable time and helping you find important information more easily. You can also select between “most relevant” and “most recent” results. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available to Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about the search in Gmail.
View the most relevant search results in Gmail

    A search view before and after. Now, search results are sorted by relevance instead of in chronological order to help you find your intended result, faster.

    Automated meeting recording, transcripts and notes available in seven additional languages
    Currently, when an Admin pre-configures meeting recordings, meeting transcripts, or “Take notes for me” in Meet as ON by default for newly created meetings, the artifacts are generated in English. Today, we’re expanding the language availability to include:
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish
    The meeting artifacts will automatically be generated in the meeting host’s language if it is supported. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Meeting recordings and transcripts are available to Google Workspace Business Plus; Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus; Enterprise Standard, Plus; Education Plus, and the Teaching and Learning add-on. “Take notes for me” is available to Business Standard and Business Plus; Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus; the Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on and those customers who previously purchased a Gemini Business, Gemini Enterprise or AI Meetings & Messages add-on. | Admins visit the Help Center to learn more about choosing automatic meeting artifact settings for your organization. | End users visit the Help Center to learn more about recording a meeting, using meeting Transcripts, and taking notes with Gemini in Meet. Meeting hosts and co-hosts can edit these settings in the Calendar invite, as well as turn these artifacts off during the meeting.

    Studio lighting in Google Meet is now available on all devices 
    We’re pleased to announce that studio lighting in Google Meet is now available on all devices. Using machine learning, Gemini in Meet will simulate studio-quality lighting and adjust light position and brightness in your video feed, so you're perfectly lit for your meeting. | Available now. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available for Google Workspace Business Standard and Plus, and Enterprise Standard and Plus. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about improving your video experience. 

    Video file uploads are now available to Google Workspace users in the Gemini mobile app 
    You can now upload videos stored on your mobile device to provide more context to your prompts in the Gemini mobile app. You can ask Gemini to summarize the video, ask Gemini specific questions about the video and more. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available to all Google Workspace users with access to the Gemini app. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about how to upload and analyze files in the Gemini Apps. 

    Boost productivity with scheduled actions in Gemini 
    You can now use scheduled actions in Gemini to create personalized updates, set reminders, or complete routine tasks in a chat or based on existing prompts. You can set these actions to your preferred frequency, be it a single reminder, or daily or weekly updates. Some ways you can use scheduled actions are: 
    • Daily summaries of your calendar, to-do list, and unread emails for the day ahead. 
    • Daily news briefings: deliver a concise, easy-to-digest summary of the day’s top news stories or a specific topic. 
    • Competitive landscape monitoring: Monitor online news, press releases, social media content, and more based on a specific industry. 
    • Weekly vocabulary builders: Receive a curated list of new vocabulary words, complete with definitions and example sentences, tailored to your learning level. 
    Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available with a qualifying edition of Google Workspace for Gemini on the web and mobile and in all supported languages. This feature is only available for users 18+ at this time. | Admins: For Gemini to access data from apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, Workspace apps in Gemini must be turned ON. | End users: Visit the Help Center to learn more about scheduling actions in Gemini.

    Google Drive log events now include search related information 
    We’re expanding Drive log events in the security investigation tool to include search events. This includes information on resources returned from a search, the query the user entered, and more. Admins can use this information to help assess whether there is normal search behavior or whether the behavior was anomalous and indicating potential data exfiltration. This information can also be queried via API – check out our API documentation for more information. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available for Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard, and Plus; Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus; Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus; Frontline Starter and Standard. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about Drive log events and the security investigation tool.
    Google Drive log events now include search related information

    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.

    Adding granular control options for who can respond to existing Google Forms 
    In addition to being available on newly created forms, we’re excited to announce that starting today this option is now available on existing forms. As a result, form creators can upgrade existing or old forms to have more granular controls over who can respond to them. | Learn more about controls for existing forms. 

    Google Classroom now supports exporting grades and importing data with STLink SIS 
    Google Classroom teachers can now export and import select information via the new integration with Bubblecon STLink, a South Korean third-party student information system (SIS) that provides an innovative edtech platform. | Learn more about Bubblecon STLink. 

    Changes to "Who can manage" and "Who can view" members in Google Groups starting September 15, 2025 
    There are upcoming changes to permissions in Google Groups which will be implemented starting September 15, 2025. | Learn more about changes to Google Groups.

    Generate data with Gemini in Google Sheets
    Currently, you can utilize Gemini in Google Sheets to generate charts and valuable insights, and this week, we’re excited to bring AI directly into the cells of your spreadsheet with the power of AI function. | Learn more about AI function in Sheets.

    See summaries of even more file types directly in Google Chat
    Earlier this year, we introduced the ability for users to easily summarize Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets files shared within a Google Chat conversation. Today, we’re excited to expand this feature to PDF, Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CSV, txt, and zip files shared as Drive links in Chat. | Learn more about summaries in Chat.

    Updates to the GitHub app for Google Chat 
    We're announcing additional updates and functionality that improve upon the overall experience using the GitHub app for Google Chat. | Learn more about GitHub app for Google Chat.

    Gemini Add-ons will no longer appear under subscriptions in the Admin console for Workspace Business and Enterprise customers
    In January 2025, we announced our plan to bring premium AI features directly to our Business and Enterprise offerings, helping our customers and their users boost productivity, creativity, and innovation, transforming how they work. We also stopped charging for Gemini add-ons that you may have purchased previously for your Business and Enterprise offerings after January 31, 2025. | Learn more about add-on subscriptions.

    Introducing Google AI Ultra for Business: Providing Access to Advanced AI Features and Next-Gen tools
    We’re pleased to introduce Google AI Ultra for Business, a new Workspace add-on that provides the highest access to AI features and models and access to next-generation AI tools. | Learn more about Google AI Ultra for Business.

    Introducing more granular controls for multi-party approvals for sensitive admin actions
    Last year, we introduced multi-party approval (MPA), a security feature that requires an admin to approve certain sensitive actions initiated by another admin. Today, we’re enhancing this feature by giving admins more granular controls. | Learn more about granular controls for multi-party approvals.

    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: 
    Scheduled Release Domains: 
    Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: 
    For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
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    What’s changing

    We are expanding support for the Gemini app for Google Workspace for Education users of all ages:

    The Gemini app is covered under the Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service for all Workspace for Education users. Those terms include enterprise-grade data protections, so your data is not reviewed by anyone or otherwise used to train AI models. Gemini also supports compliance with many industry regulations like FERPA, COPPA, FedRamp, and HIPAA.

    Who’s impacted

    Admins and end users

    Why it’s important

    AI can be a valuable tool for learning and creativity, which is why we are making Gemini available to all Google Workspace for Education users. Gemini incorporates LearnLM, our family of models fine-tuned for learning and built with experts in education, making it the world’s leading model for learning. 

    All of your Google Workspace for Education users will be able to use to the Gemini app (gemini.google.com and the mobile app) to do things like: 

    • Ask questions and receive in-the-moment support 
    • Create lesson plans and extra study materials
    • Get feedback on their work  and check their understanding
    • Practice using technology that will prepare them for an AI-driven future 
    • Brainstorm new ideas

    A distinct experience for younger learners (students under 18): 

    • Stricter content policies that prevent potentially inappropriate or harmful responses. For more information, check out The Keyword, Gemini safety center, and policy guidelines for the Gemini app.
    • A youth onboarding experience with AI literacy resources – endorsed by ConnectSafely and Family Online Safety Institute, to help younger students use AI responsibly
    • The first time a user asks a fact-based question a double-check response feature runs automatically powered by Google Search.  In subsequent searches, a user can validate an answer by clicking Double-check response.

    Additional details

    The Google Workspace Service Specific Terms, which include terms relevant to the Gemini app, have been updated to reflect the change regarding age restrictions. Google will process your users’ data as described in the Generative AI Workspace privacy hub. 

    Getting started

    Availability

    • This update impacts Google Workspace Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus customers

    Resources

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    2 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.

    Mark a thread as unread in Google Chat
    Users currently have the ability to mark messages as unread in the main conversation stream of Google Chat. This week, we’re excited to announce this feature is now available for threads in spaces. As a result, users can return to threads when it's convenient for them and more efficiently stay on top of their messages. | Rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains. | Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about marking a conversation as read or unread. 

    Language expansion for Read Along in Google Classroom 
    We’re excited to announce that Arabic and Urdu are now available when using Read Along in Google Classroom. As a result: 
    • Students can now read books in Arabic and Urdu with Diya's help. 
    • Teachers can assign books in Arabic and Urdu. 
    • Teachers can create books in Arabic and Urdu and assign them to students. 
    Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available to Google Workspace Education Plus, the Teaching and Learning add-on, and customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about Read Along in Google Classroom.

    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.

    Integrate Jira with Gmail to create, update, and track work items directly in your inbox
    In 2023, Atlassian introduced Jira and Confluence smart chips, which brings together popular tools used for project management and content collaboration. Since then users have been able to easily access Jira issues and Confluence pages within Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, and now we’re excited to announce a new integration with Gmail that's now included as part of the Jira and Confluence app. | Learn more about the Gmail integration with the Jira and Confluence app. 

    Stay up to date on the latest changes to your files in Drive using “Catch me up” 
    Gemini can identify relevant files from a user’s Drive with changes since it was last viewed and provide an overview of those changes. | Learn more about “Catch me up” in Drive. 

    Google Meet and Cisco Webex interoperability now includes presented content via a wired HDMI connection 
    We’re expanding the interoperability between Google Meet and Cisco Webex to include the ability to present content via a wired HDMI connection. | Learn more about Google Meet and Cisco Webex interoperability. 

    Upload code folders or import your GitHub repositories directly into the Gemini app 
    Starting this week, we’re expanding the ability to upload code folders to select Google Workspace users. Additionally, all Google Workspace users can now easily add their GitHub repositories into the Gemini App, providing Gemini the context of their codebase. | Learn more about code folders and GitHub repositories in the Gemini app. 

    Use suggestions in your client-side encrypted Google Docs 
    You can now see suggestions when viewing a client-side encrypted Google Doc. Those with edit access will be able to interact with suggestions, including adding, editing, accepting, and rejecting suggestions. | Learn more about suggestions in client-side encrypted Google Docs. 

    Present content from camera in Google Meet 
    We’re introducing a new capability that lets users directly present content from their camera feed into a meeting, for example a document camera, video production tool, or an external camera. | Learn more about presenting content in Meet.

    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: 
    Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: 
    For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases).
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    What’s changing 

    Starting today, we’re expanding the ability to upload code folders to select Google Workspace users. Additionally, all Google Workspace users can now easily add their GitHub repositories into the Gemini App, providing Gemini the context of their codebase.

    In the text box select “Add files +” and select “Import code”


    You can choose to upload code from GitHub when importing code into Gemini.


    You can import code from public or private repositories, and ask questions about it, including:
    • Code understanding: You can ask Gemini to help you understand the codebase, answer questions about specific functions
    • Improve code: You can ask Gemini to make the code more efficient, suggest code additions and improvements
    • Generate code: You can ask Gemini to write event handlers for the attached code to recommend products to users
    • Debug your code: You can ask Gemini to help identify why your code is generating an error message and how to resolve it.

    Additional details

    Getting started

    Rollout pace

    Availability

    Available to Google Workspace
    • Business Standard and Plus
    • Enterprise Standard and Plus
    • Also available with the Gemini Education and Education Premium add-ons

    Resources



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    What’s changing

    In February, we introduced Deep Research in Gemini, which can bring hours of research to your fingertips in mere minutes by exploring complex topics on your behalf and presenting its findings in a detailed, easy-to-read report. This week at Google I/O, we introduced several enhancements for Deep Research:

    • Deep Research can now use 2.5 Flash experimental. Gemini Advanced users continue to have access to 2.5 Pro (experimental), our most intelligent model for complete reasoning. 
    • You can upload PDFs and images directly into Deep Research so your research reports can draw from a combination of public information and details that you provide. You can also link documents from Google Drive.
    • Gemini will proactively suggest related resources in your report to deepen your knowledge, like interactive charts, planning simulators, and additional deep dives into relevant topics.
    • You can also import, edit, and refine Deep Research reports directly into Canvas before exporting to Docs for further collaboration.  

    Getting started

    Rollout pace

    Availability

    Available for Google Workspace:
    • Business Starter, Standard and Plus
    • Enterprise Starter, Standard and Plus
    • Education Fundamentals, Standard and Plus
    • Frontline Starter and Standard
    • Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus
    • Nonprofits

    Available for Google Workspace customers with these add-ons:
    • Gemini Business*
    • Gemini Enterprise*
    • Gemini Education
    • Gemini Education Premium

    *As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.

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    What’s changing

    You can now generate quizzes for any subject using Canvas in the Gemini app by uploading relevant documents or simply entering a prompt like “Give me a practice quiz about the nervous system”. Quizzes can also be useful for business users – for example, you can refresh your knowledge ahead of a customer meeting. Based on the uploaded files or prompt, Gemini will generate interactive quizzes, featuring multiple-choice or true-or-false questions. You can also ask Gemini to generate quizzes based on content created in Canvas, including Deep Research reports. 


    You’ll receive instant feedback and additional information based on your answers to reinforce learning in real-time. If you get stuck on a question, Gemini can provide helpful hints, to guide you toward the right answer. Once you’ve completed the quiz, you’ll see an overall score, accuracy breakdown, and insights regarding areas of improvement and where to focus your study efforts.


    Gemini will provide hints to help you find the right answer


    Gemini will provide additional context once you select an answer


    Once you complete the quiz, Gemini will provide an overall score and additional insights

    Additional details

    • Quizzes are available for users age 18+ at this time.
    • Quizzes are available in all languages and regions supported by the Gemini app.
    • Google Workspace business and education users cannot share content created on Canvas, like quizzes. However, if a user with a personal account shares a link, Workspace users will be able to open it, but they cannot take additional actions, like asking Gemini to refine the content for example.
    • Check out the additional Canvas features we announced at I/O 2025 today.

    Getting started

    Rollout pace


    Availability

    Available for Google Workspace:
    • Business Starter, Standard, Plus
    • Enterprise Starter, Standard, Plus
    • Education Fundamentals, Standard, Plus
    • Frontline Starter and Standard
    • Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus
    • Nonprofits

    Available for Google Workspace customers with these add-ons:
    • Gemini Business*
    • Gemini Enterprise*
    • Gemini Education
    • Gemini Education Premium

    *As of January 15, 2025, we’re no longer offering the Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise add-ons for sale. Please refer to this announcement for more details.

    Resources


    Read More

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