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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.

Context-Aware Access policies can now be applied to all internal and third-party apps using OpenID Connect
Admins can now apply Context-Aware Access (CAA) policies to apps which use OpenID Connect (OIDC), which are a subset of OAuth apps that are authenticated using Google sign-in. Admins can use a single setting to apply CAA policies to all OIDC apps by default. | Learn more about the new CAA / OIDC expansion.

Adding image support to Gemini in the side panel of Google Drive
we’re happy to announce that Gemini can now answer questions or give you summaries about images in Drive. For example, you could now ask Gemini to summarize this image, extract text from this image, extract information from this receipt/invoice into a table, generate alternate text for this image, or write a story about this image. | Learn more about using Gemini on images in Google Drive.

Image editing now available in the Gemini app
We’re bringing a significant update to the Gemini app for Google Workspace users: the introduction of powerful image editing capabilities. The updates will enable you to reimagine photos with prompts. You can start with a generated image or upload your own, and then prompt Gemini to combine it with other photos, change the context or location, change details within the image, and more. | Learn more about image editing in the Gemini app.

Gemini in Google Sheets helps you create dynamic and easily referenced tables
Building on the introduction of intelligent suggestions for table conversion, we’re now using Gemini to make tables in Sheets even more useful. Now, when you accept a “Convert to table” suggestion, Gemini will automatically format your data as a table and create a meaningful table name (e.g., Project_Status). | Learn more about using Gemini to make Sheets tables even more useful.

Edit videos more easily using the transcript in Google Vids
We know it's common for people to record themselves and later discover distracting pauses, and “uhms” and “uhs.” Or, after recording, you could decide you want to cut out an entire sentence to shorten a clip. Instead of having to record the entire clip over, Gemini in Vids can now generate a transcript of your recording, and then identify and trim filler words and awkward pauses out of the transcript with one click to help you sound your best and eliminate tedious editing tasks. | Learn more about editing via the transcript in Google Vids.

Deliver your message with AI avatars in Google Vids
Starting today, you can deliver a polished and consistent message by writing a script and choosing an AI avatar to deliver your content in Google Vids. Simply go to vids.new, click “AI Avatars”, type a script in the AI avatar right side panel, choose a persona, and Vids will generate a video for you to preview within minutes. Whether you need a reliable way to present information clearly for a dozen training videos or you don’t have time or budget to film the right spokesperson for your video, AI avatars provide a fast, consistent way to narrate your videos. | Learn more about generating AI avatars in Vids.

Convert images to video with Veo 3 in Google Vids
With this launch, you can upload an image into Google Vids and input a prompt to convert the image into a high quality eight-second video with sound. This experience uses Veo 3 to create dynamic and engaging content effortlessly by transforming product photography, logos, and more from static shots to engaging short videos based on your instructions. | Learn more about converting images to videos.

Daily Exports for Google Drive inventory reporting is now available in open beta
Google Drive Inventory reporting now supports scheduling a daily export of your Drive data assets to BigQuery, in addition to the existing weekly cadence. | Learn more about daily exporiting to BigQuery.
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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.

Edit your Google Drive videos in your browser, using Google Vids
Users now have a quicker way to start editing right from Drive, using Google Vids. With this launch, when a user is previewing their video in Drive, there will be an "Open" button in the upper right that will open the video in Vids. Vids will automatically open the video file, and from there you can further edit as you see fit. | Learn more about editing Drive videos with Vids.

Let others easily book time with you using the new pre-configured Google Calendar booking page
We’re excited to introduce a new way to access all your booking pages directly in the Calendar side bar. Plus, users who don’t have an appointment schedule yet will now have a pre-configured booking page. | Learn more about using the new booking pages in Google Calendar.

Incorporate information from Calendar, Tasks, and Keep in your conversations with Gemini Live
With this launch, you can reference Calendar, Tasks, and Keep in your conversations with Gemini Live. Gemini Live enables in-depth two way conversations to help you brainstorm ideas, explore new concepts, and more. | Learn more about using Gemini Live with Calendar, Tasks, and Keep.

Effortlessly work with ServiceNow data across Google Chat and Sheets
ServiceNow is now integrated with Google Chat and Sheets. With the ServiceNow and Google Chat integration, users are now able to interact directly with ServiceNow's Virtual Agent within Google Chat. With the ServiceNow and Google Sheets integration, users can bypass manual file downloads and uploads and export data from ServiceNow directly into Sheets. | Learn more about using ServiceNow with Chat and Sheets. 

Arrow keys now move an object by a pixel distance in Google Slides
Prior to today, when using the arrow keys to move objects in Google Slides, the object would move a great distance. To improve upon this experience, the using the arrow keys to “nudge” an object will now move by 1 pixel. | Learn more about moving objects in Google Slides. 

Create and manage student groups using the Google Classroom API
We are excited to announce the launch of the Google Classroom API Student Groups endpoints which enable developers to manage student groups and group members on behalf of administrators and teachers. | Learn more about using the Classroom API to create and manage student groups. 

Listen to your documents using Gemini in Google Docs
For those who prefer to listen to document content, we’re excited to introduce the ability to create audio versions of your documents using Gemini in Google Docs. | Learn more about listening to Google Docs.

Improving the ISEMAIL and ISURL functions in Google Sheets
To ensure more domains and email addresses are properly recognized by functions, we’re improving the way =ISURL() and =ISEMAIL() are evaluated to more accurately return TRUE when appropriate. | Learn more about the ISEMAIL and ISURL functions in Google Sheets. 

Catch up on unread messages within a conversation in Google Chat
You can currently use Gemini in Google Chat to summarize unread conversations in the Chat home view and to summarize files shared in conversations. To build upon this, we’re adding the ability to catch up on unread messages in a direct message, group conversation, or space. | Learn more about catching up on unread messages using Gemini in Google Chat. 

Coming soon: A refreshed user interface for Google Meet hardware touch controllers, test it now in preview
In the coming weeks, we will be introducing an updated user interface for some Google Meet hardware. To explore this upcoming feature, we encourage Admins to change the feature preview setting to enable Early preview for their devices. | Learn more about the new Meet hardware interface.

Increased credit limit for Google AI Ultra for Business users and expanded country availability to Whisk
With this launch, we are increasing the credit limit to use with Whisk and Flow for Google AI Ultra for Business users from 12,500 per user per month to 25,000 per user per month. | Learn more about the increased credits and expanded country availability for Whisk. 
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What’s changing 

Last year, we announced a new feature that enables teachers to create groups of students in Google Classroom. Now, we are excited to announce the launch of the Google Classroom API Student Groups endpoints which enable developers to manage student groups and group members on behalf of administrators and teachers. 

The Student Groups endpoints are currently available through the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program (DPP). Specifically, developers will be able to: 
  • Create, modify, and delete student groups within a course. 
  • Add and remove members within student groups. 
This launch will help Developers to programmatically read and manage student groups in Google Classroom, enabling greater integration between Google Classroom and other tools used by teachers. 

Getting Started 

  1. To access Google Classroom API Student Group endpoints, join the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program. 
  2. Begin development following the Manage student groups guide. 
  3. Provide feedback. We would love to hear what you think! 

Who’s impacted 

  • Developers building integrations with the Google Classroom API. 

Rollout pace 

  • Available now through the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program. 

Availability 

  • API requests are permitted on behalf of teachers and administrators with a Google Workspace for Education Plus license. 

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What’s changing 

=ISURL() and =ISEMAIL() are two Google Sheets functions that check whether a value is a valid URL or email address, respectively. To ensure more domains and email addresses are properly recognized by these functions, we’re improving the way they are evaluated. Moving forward, properly formatted email addresses and URLs will more accurately return TRUE when passed through =ISEMAIL() or =ISURL(). 

Additional details 

This change, once fully rolled out, will impact both new uses of these functions as well as existing uses of these functions. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: 
    • There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: 
    • There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about =ISURL() and =ISEMAIL(). 

Rollout pace 


Availability 

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts 

Resources 


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What’s changing 

In the coming weeks, we will be introducing an updated user interface for the Mimo Vue HD, Mimo Mist, Logitech Tap, Logitech Tap IP and Lenovo Series One Touch controllers.

To explore this upcoming feature, we encourage Admins to change the feature preview setting to enable Early preview for their devices. This will give admins time to prepare for the change, and end users to become familiar with the new design. See the “Additional details” section below for more information. 

Overall, the design allows users to concentrate on their meetings rather than searching for controls, resulting in a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing experience. Here’s what you can expect: 
  • Simplified Access to Key Controls: the controls you use most frequently, like mute and hand raise, are more prominent and easily accessible, helping you cut down on time searching for features and more time focusing on your meeting. 
  • Intuitively Organized Features: 
    • In-meeting experience: If you need to access more advanced features, like camera controls or the meeting layout, you can find them under the “More actions” menu. This keeps the main interface clean while ensuring less frequently used features are still readily accessible. 
    • Pre-call experience: You’ll also notice a refresh for the pre-call meeting UI, which prominently features the option to enter a meeting code or nickname, and a drop-down menu for Webex or Zoom meetings. 
  • A Familiar Interface: The touch controller UI will now look and feel similar to the Google Meet UI as seen on Laptop & Desktop devices, which will help navigating the menu more intuitively. 
Touch Controller UI Refresh pre-meeting experience


Touch Controller UI Refresh Annotated pre-meeting Experience


Touch Controller UI Refresh In-meeting Experience


Touch Controller UI Refresh Annotated In-meeting Experience


Touch Controller Advanced View


UI refresh pre-meeting experience


We’ll share more information about when the refreshed user interface will become generally available soon. 

Additional details 

More information about Early Preview Rooms 
We highly recommend joining our Early Preview Rooms (EPR), beginning August 18th, 2025, to help your organization get ready for this change. 

Enrolling devices into EPR allows you to: 
  • Test: Experience the new UI firsthand on select devices in your environment 
  • Prepare: Use the preview period (approximately 4-6 weeks) to update your internal training documents, support resources, and end-user communications 
  • Provide feedback: Share your feedback to help us refine the experience before general availability 

How to participate: 

Expanding availability 
We plan to expand support for the new UI to all Google Meet touch controllers, including AOSP devices. We’ll share more information here on the Workspace Updates blog once available. 

Getting started


Rollout pace 

  • Available for Early Preview Rooms starting on August 18th, 2025 

Availability 

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers with Google Meet hardware devices 

Resources 


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Previous announcements

The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog since July 18. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.

Thumbnail previews will now show on video progress bar in Google Drive
when hovering over a newly uploaded video’s progress bar in Google Drive, you’ll see a thumbnail preview that allows you to quickly view and navigate to specific parts of a video. | Learn more about using the preview thumbnail to find the right moments in Google Drive videos. 
 
Adding AI image editing features to Google Slides and Google Vids
Building upon generative image capabilities across Google Workspace, we’re excited to introduce two AI image editing features in Google Slides and Google Vids - removing the background and expanding the background. | Learn more about the new AI image editing features in Slides and Vids. 

Use Gemini in Google Docs to generate images on Android devices
Building upon the ability to generate images using Gemini in Google Docs on web, we’re excited to announce you can now generate images in Docs on your Android mobile device. | Learn more about generating images in Docs on Android. 

Receive more in-depth responses from Gemini in Google Drive on PDF queries
Google Drive now leverages a 1M token context window with large PDFs that will provide users with more helpful, comprehensive responses. | Learn more about the expanded context window for PDFs in Drive. 

Sorting your notes in Google Keep on Android devices
In the Google Keep app on your Android device, you can now sort your notes in the primary browse view by “date created” and “date modified.” | Learn more about the new note sorting options in Keep. 

Quickly add events to Google Calendar with Gemini in Gmail on mobile
Previously only available on web, you can now add an event to your calendar directly from an email using Gemini in Gmail on Android and iOS devices. With this update, Gemini will automatically detect calendar related content in your email and an “Add to calendar” button will appear. | Learn more about using Gemini to add events to your Calendar from Gmail. 

Full screen for screen sharing in Google Meet
A full screen option now appears when viewing a presentation or sharing your screen. This option increases the size of the presentation by maximizing the Meet UI and reducing the size of meeting participants using sidebar view. Learn more about using full screen in Google Meet. 

Language expansion for “suggested next steps” when using “Take Notes for Me”
We’re expanding the language availability for “suggested next steps” within Google Meet's Take notes for me feature to include: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish  | Learn more about using suggested next steps in new languages. 

Train multiple models for AI classification for Google Drive on demand
We’re introducing several changes to make the act of training custom AI models for data classification in Google Drive more efficient, including Multi-model Support, On-demand Training, and Refreshed UI. | Learn more about training multiple models for AI classification for Google Drive on demand. 

Introducing Video Overviews and upgrades to the Studio panel in NotebookLM
To provide users with a more educational and visual experience, we’re excited to introduce Video Overviews. Users can now turn documents, slides, charts and more into engaging explainer videos that are narrated by an AI voice. Video Overviews are expertly-crafted visual walkthroughs of the content you provide, pulling in images, diagrams, quotes, and numbers from your source material. | Learn more about Video Overviews in Notebook LM.

Automatic Room Check-in in Google Meet with Proximity Detection
To simplify the process of joining meetings for those using companion mode on laptops within a conference room, we're introducing automatic room check-in via ultrasound proximity detection. | Learn more about Automatic Room Check-in in Google Meet with Proximity Detection. 

Audit log changes for select Google Meet hardware settings
Recently, we’ve made updates to the Google Meet Hardware audit logs experience. As we continue to make adjustments and remove references to outdated products (ie Chromebox), we are moving audit logs for certain settings. | Learn more about which settings are moving where. 

Upcoming changes to reboot, alert, and log settings for Google Meet hardware devices
In the coming weeks, we will introduce changes to multiple settings in Google Meet hardware admin console that will offer new capabilities and a better experience for admins. These changes will impact the Alert configuration, Time zone , Log upload settings, device state reporting, and scheduled reboot . | Learn more about the new Google Meet hardware admin console settings. 

Google Meet logs will now show encryption type for call endpoints
We’re adding an additional data field for Google Meet log events: encryption_type, which will indicate whether standard cloud encryption or client-side encryption was used for a call endpoint. | Learn more about these log events updates. 

Export Gemini Audit logs to BigQuery
Admins can now export Gemini Audit logs to BigQuery Export for further analysis of user activity when interacting with Gemini across Workspace apps. | Learn more about accessing and analyzing Gemini Audit logs. 

Granular OAuth consent in Google Apps Editor Add-ons
Earlier this year, we launched an improved version of the OAuth consent screen to the Apps Script IDE and unpublished Editor Add-ons that allows users to specify which individual scopes they would like to authorize for that script. Now, this more granular OAuth consent screen will be expanding to an additional Apps Script execution type - Editor add-ons powered by Apps Script. | Learn more about Granular OAuth consent in Google Apps Editor Add-ons. 

Introducing enhanced interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams — powered by NextPlane
To better support Google Workspace customers operating in multi-platform environments, interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams is now available through NextPlane OpenHub. This enables real-time, cross-platform messaging and collaboration. | Learn more about the enhanced interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams. 

Build and deploy a single app across Chat, Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more with the Workspace add-ons framework
Previously available as part of the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program, we're excited to announce that the ability for developers to build Google Chat apps using the Workspace add-on framework is now generally available. | Learn more about the Workspace add-ons framework. 

Approval workflow for enterprise users to request access to unconfigured apps
We’re introducing a new approval workflow option for enterprise users to request access to third-party apps that have not been explicitly configured via App Access Control (AAC) by an admin. | Learn more about the new approval workflow for enterprise users to request access to unconfigured apps.

Deploy Context-Aware Access levels in “Warn” mode
Admins can now select “Warn” as an action when deploying context-aware access (CAA) levels. When applied, end users will see a warning message if they do not meet their admin defined conditions for accessing Google Workspace applications. | Learn more about "Warn" mode in Context Aware Access. 

New study tools in the Gemini app to help you learn more effectively
We’re introducing several new features in the Gemini app designed to create a more dynamic and effective learning experience. You can now build a deeper understanding with Guided Learning, prepare for exams with helpful study tools, and understand information more easily with integrated visuals and YouTube videos. | Learn more about new study tools in the Gemini app. 

Use Gemini to create illustrated storybooks
You can now use Gemini to craft personalized, illustrated storybooks about any topic with read-aloud narration. You can create a story by simply describing the storybook you want in a prompt and Gemini will create a unique 10-page illustrated storybook complete with custom audio narration. | Learn more about illustrated storybooks with Gemini. 

Adding NotebookLM and Gems to Gemini Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI™)
NotebookLM is now integrated with Gemini LTI™. As a result, educators can create Notebooks per week/topic and publish them within Gemini LTI. In the coming weeks, Gems will also be integrated with Gemini LTI™. Gemini LTI™, an AI-powered assistant that can integrate into third party Learning Management Systems (LMS). | Learn more about NotebookLM and Gems in Gemini LTI. 

NotebookLM is now available to all education users
We are expanding support for the NotebookLM for Google Workspace for Education users of all ages. | Learn more about the expansion of availability for NotebookLM. 

Increased limits to Gemini 2.5 Pro for Gemini for Education users, free of charge
Announced last month, Gemini for Education provides default access to our premium AI models, and now comes with significantly higher limits than what consumers get at no cost, plus enterprise-grade data protection and an admin-managed experience as a core Workspace service. | Learn more about the increased limits for Gemini for Education users. 

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

Note that previously these recaps also had information on completed rollouts. Now, that information can be found in the weekly Release Radar newsletter. If you don't have access to the Release Radar and would like to get it, please contact your Google rep. 

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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.

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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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.

balance sound in Vids

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 

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. This offers developers a more reliable, featureful way of receiving events over the current files.watch and changes.watch methods that exist today. The following events are supported in the Developer Public Preview: 
  • A file has been: 
    • Added to a folder or shared drive. 
    • Moved to a folder or shared drive. 
    • Edited or a new revision is uploaded. 
    • Trashed or removed from the trash. 
  • An access proposal has been created or resolved on a file. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • Developers: Developers need to be enrolled in the Workspace Developer Public Preview program in order to access the API via this sign up. Once enrolled in the program, developers can reference our getting started guides: 

Rollout pace 

Availability 

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual Subscribers 

Resources 

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What’s changing

We’re introducing updates for the in-meeting chat experience for Google Meet live streams. Specifically, we’re adding the ability for viewers to send in-meeting chat messages, together with a host control for this functionality. The host management setting will be set to ALLOW viewers to send messages by default. 

The ability to read in-meeting chat messages will now be controlled with a new host management control. This setting will be configured as ALLOW viewers to read messages by default as well. 

Note that in order to allow viewers to send messages, reading messages must also be turned on.

These updates give meeting hosts more options to control over when and how live stream viewers can interact with in-meet chat messages.

Host controls > Host Management > “Let live stream viewers…”

Getting started

  • Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning live streaming on or off for your organization. Note that in-call chat messaging for live streams requires chat to be turned on for Meet calls in general – visit the Help Center for more information.

  • End users:
    • Meeting hosts: 
      • Note: The host control for sending chat messages is already rolled out. Hosts that wish to adjust settings for upcoming meetings in advance can do so already.
      • These settings are configured per meeting or per meeting series, with other host management controls. Visit the Help Center to learn more about live streaming for video hosts. 
    • Live stream viewers: Your ability to view and send in-meeting chat messages during a live stream will depend on your meeting host configuration.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • The following Google Workspace editions can initiate a live stream:
    • Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus 
    • Enterprise Essentials Plus
    • Education Plus and the Teaching & Learning upgrade

  • Anyone can view a live stream.

Resources

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What’s changing

Last year, we empowered educators and students to easily create and collaborate with video by introducing Google Vids to Education Plus customers. Today, we’re excited to expand Vids to all Google Workspace for Education customers.* 

Vids can help deepen learning opportunities, up-level instruction, and inspire the next generation of storytellers in a variety of scenarios, for example: 
  • Educators can support diverse learning styles and help students retain information with instructional videos and deep dives on complex concepts. 
  • Students can work on video projects and review recorded lessons. 
  • Education leaders can easily incorporate video in their school newsletters and create internal training videos for staff. Vids is also integrated with Google Workspace for Education tools like Google Classroom, empowering educators to easily assign video projects or post video explainers right to their students. 
*Google Workspace for Education customers will receive access to GoogleVids, without AI features. 

Who’s impacted 

End users 

Why you’d use it 

Similar to other productivity tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides, Vids includes an easy-to-use interface and the ability to collaborate in real-time and share videos securely from your browser. You can easily get started with a variety of templates organized by use cases to create a new video. From there, you can add motion with animations, transitions, and photo effects, and customize your video using the Vids royalty free education-friendly stock content library or your own media directly from Google Drive or Google Photos. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: 
    • Google Vids is a Workspace Core Service for Workspace for Education customers. 
    • Vids will be ON by default and can be disabled at the organizational level. However, if Google Docs are turned OFF in your domain, Vids access will be unavailable. 
    • Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Vids on or off for users. 
  • End users: 
    • To start, open Google Vids and choose an option to create a new video. You can create a new video or make a copy of an existing video for editing. 
    • You can use Vids on your computer with the two most recent versions of these browsers: 
    • Dive into Google Vids with our free, self-paced online training course, designed specifically for educators and available now in the Google for Education Learning Center. You can also leverage this one pager to get a quick summary of what you can do with Vids. 
    • Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with Google Vids. 

Rollout pace 

Availability 

Available for Google Workspace: 
  • Education Fundamentals, Standard and Plus 
  • Customers with a Gemini Education or Education Premium add-on 

Resources 

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8 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.

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.
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    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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