G Suite Updates

What’s changing We’re making the new Google Groups generally available - featuring an updated interface and more streamlined controls that make it easier to create, manage, and use. The modern interface is similar to other G Suite apps, such as Gmail,...

What’s changing We’re launching a new beta program that allows you to share folders in shared drives. Learn more and express interest in the beta here.Who’s impacted Admins, end users, and developersWhy you’d use it Shared drives...

Quick launch summary We’re making two updates to the Admin console:New 2-Step Verification (2SV) controls: We’re updating the controls you use to configure 2SV in the Admin console. You may notice:A new “2-Step Verification settings”...

Quick launch summaryStarting June 3, 2020, the calendar IDs associated with newly created secondary calendars and resources will have a new format. In the new format, your G Suite account’s domain name will not be included in secondary or resource calendar...

Quick launch summaryWe previously announced the ability to start or join a Meet call in Gmail. We're now giving users the option to hide those features.Getting startedAdmins: Admins can disable Meet for their organization by turning off video calling in the Admin...

What’s changing We’re making it possible to issue digital certificates to iOS and Android devices for secure access even when those devices are not connected to the corporate network. This will make it easier to provide new mobile devices with...

What’s changingStarting on May 26th, you’ll be able to start conversations in Google Chat (previously known as “Hangouts Chat”) with people outside of your domain. You’ll be able to do this by either sending a direct message or adding...

What’s changingWe’re introducing a new ASUS starter kit for Google Meet Hardware, helpful for those who take frequent video conferences from home or from smaller-sized rooms. The starter kit includes the Huddly camera, speakermic, compute system, and...

Quick launch summaryGoogle Voice is now available in Canada. This means that:G Suite customers based in Canada can now sign up for Google Voice.Google Voice customers in Canada, as well as international customers with Google Voice Premier edition, can assign numbers...

What’s changing We’re updating the interface you use to share files from Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms on the web. This will replace the previous interface used to share files and manage members of shared drives. These changes will...

What’s changingWe’ve added a setting in the Admin console to allow you to enable power-saving signaling over HDMI from Google Meet hardware. When enabled, this feature can help you save power by turning off Meet hardware displays when they’re not in...

Quick launch summary You can now manage and secure Windows 10 devices through the Admin console, just as you do for Android, iOS, Chrome, and Jamboard devices. This also means you can enable SSO so users can more easily access G Suite and other SSO-enabled...

What’s changing We’re adding new security controls that admins can use to protect sensitive company data on iOS devices. Admins can now choose to:Restrict copy and paste on data belonging to G Suite accounts to other accounts. This can prevent...

What’s changing We’re enhancing Context-Aware Access (CAA) with a beta that enables admins to use it to control SAML apps. This gives admins the ability to control access to SAML apps based on the user, the device, and the context they are in when...

Quick launch summaryGoogle Meet will now automatically enhance your video to adapt to low light conditions. Now, you can take a video call from anywhere, even without suboptimal lighting, on your Android or iOS device without fear that others on the call won’t...

What’s changing We’re adding three features in new Google Sites (sites.google.com/new):Site templates - Quickly and easily create high-quality sites optimized for common uses.  Announcement banners - Highlight important information to make sure...

What’s changing You can now share higher-quality video with audio content in a Meet video call. You can do this through a new present a Chrome tab feature. Now, when you use this feature with video content playing, everyone in the meeting will see and hear...

What’s changingYou can now see up to 16 people at the same time in the tile layout option in Google Meet.See up to 16 other meeting participants in the tiled layoutWho’s impactedEnd usersWhy you’d use itSeeing more people at the same time can help...

What’s changingGoogle Meet is now available in Gmail, which means you can start and join meetings right from your inbox, making it even easier to stay connected.Options to start or join a Google Meet video meeting now in GmailEnter a meeting code or nickname to...

What’s changingLast month, we made our advanced Google Meet video-conferencing capabilities available at no cost to all G Suite Basic, Business, Education, and Nonprofit customers. We’re extending that availability to September 30, 2020, to ensure...

What’s changingRecently, the Google Security blog outlined how the usage of Transport Layer Security (TLS) has grown to more than 96% of all traffic seen by a Chrome browser on Chrome OS. The blog post also highlighted a significant goal: to enable TLS by...

Last December, we announced that we’d be turning off less secure app (LSA) access to G Suite accounts, and that you should migrate to OAuth authentication instead. The first phase of the LSA turn-down was scheduled for June 15, 2020. As many organizations deal...

What’s changing Last year, we announced a beta for shortcuts in Google Drive. This feature is now generally available and has started rolling out to all G Suite customers and users with personal Google Accounts.  Shortcuts in Drive make it easier to...

What’s changing We recently extended Hangouts Meet premium features to all G Suite customers through July 1, 2020 to support employees, educators, and students as they move to work and learn remotely.To improve the remote learning experience for teachers...

Quick launch summaryWe’ve updated the interface you use to manage your primary domain, secondary domains, and domain aliases. When you go to Admin console > Domains > Manage domains, you may notice:An updated interface with more complete information and...