tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245696872621940063.post-1136806990533374252024-05-10T11:59:00.000-07:002024-05-10T11:59:19.125-07:00Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - May 10, 2024<h3>1 New update</h3><h3><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: 400;"><i>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 <a href="https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177">Rapid and Scheduled Release at the same time</a>. If not, each stage of rollout should take no more than 15 business days to complete.</i></span></h3><b><br /></b><div><b>Expanding Slides recordings to Microsoft Edge </b></div><div><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2023/11/create-shareable-video-presentations-in-google-slides.html">Last year,</a> we introduced slides recordings, a Google Slides feature that lets you easily record yourself presenting, and then share the presentation with others to view when it works for them. This week, we’re excited to announce you can now create recordings in Microsoft Edge, in addition to Google Chrome on your desktop. | Rolling out to <a href="https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177">Rapid Release domains</a> now; launch to <a href="https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177">Scheduled Release domains</a> planned for May 22, 2024. | Available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus and Education Plus. | Learn more about <a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/14221290?hl=en">using slides recording in Google Slides.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3><br /></h3><h3>Previous announcements</h3><div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.</span></i></div></div><div><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>A simplified experience for Workspace users to add 2-Step Verification (2SV) methods </b></div><div>We’re simplifying how users turn on 2-Step Verification (2SV), which will streamline the process, and make it easier for admins to enforce 2SV policies in their organizations. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/updates-for-configuring-two-step-verification-for-your-google-account.html">adding 2-Step Verification (2SV) methods. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Block compromised mobile devices using context-aware access </b></div><div>Using context-aware access, you now have the option to automatically block access to Google Workspace data from compromised Android and iOS devices. A device may be counted as compromised if certain unusual events are detected, including devices that are jailbroken, bypassing of security controls, modification of restricted settings, and more. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/block-compromised-mobile-devices-using-context-aware--access.html">compromised mobile devices. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Improving suspension alerting for Google Meet hardware devices </b></div><div>To ensure customers with Google Meet hardware devices have sufficient notice about canceled or expired device subscriptions, we’re adding notifications in the Admin console. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/improving-suspension-alerting-for-google-meet-hardware.html">suspension alerts in Meet hardware. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Easily convert data to dropdown chips in Google Sheets </b></div><div>We’re adding a new feature that helps you quickly convert ranges of data into dropdown chips in bulk. If you have a column of data that includes a variety of data values (e.g., different project statuses like on track, paused, completed), Sheets will show a “Convert to dropdown chips” suggestion when you click into your data range. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/easily-convert-data-to-dropdown-chips-google-sheets.html">dropdown chips in Sheets. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>New ways to quickly format and organize data with tables in Google Sheets </b></div><div>We’re excited to announce tables in Google Sheets, which helps you simplify and accelerate spreadsheet building by bringing format and structure to unorganized ranges. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/tables-in-google-sheets.html">tables in sheets. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Breakout room information is now included in Google Meet attendance reports </b></div><div>We’re now including breakout room attendance as part of attendance reporting in Google Meet. Attendance reports help meeting organizers keep track of who attended their meetings and for how long, which can be challenging during larger meetings or while presenting. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/google-meet-attendance-reports-breakout-rooms.html">breakout room information. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Set the default camera framing option for Google Meet hardware devices, and other framing updates </b></div><div>We’re introducing several updates around framing controls for Google Meet hardware devices: 1) an admin setting which will allow admins to choose a default framing option for their meeting spaces, 2) framing support on whiteboards (Series One Desk 27 and Board 65) and remote controlled only Google Meet hardware devices, 3) a few small adjustments to how camera framing settings appear on hardware devices. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/google-meet-hardware-framing-improvements.html">framing updates for Meet hardware devices. </a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Get notifications for all messages in a Google Chat space </b></div><div>For conversations that require a higher level of attention, we’re introducing a new “notify all” functionality for in-line threaded spaces. If this option is selected, you will be notified of all new messages in the space. This includes receiving notifications for all @ mentions, threads followed, and even threads that you do not follow, allowing you to stay on top of everything happening in a conversation. | Learn more about <a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/get-notifications-for-all-messages-in-google-chat-space.html">notifications in Google Chat.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><h3><span style="background-color: white;">Completed rollouts</span></h3><h3><span><div style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small; font-weight: normal;">The features below completed their rollouts to <a href="https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177">Rapid Release domains, Scheduled Release domains</a>, or both. Please refer to the original blog posts for additional details.</span></i></div></span></h3></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Rapid Release Domains: </b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/02/new-ways-to-annotate-google-docs.html">New ways to annotate Google Docs</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/04/Annotations-Google-Meet.html">Use annotations to enhance your presentations in Google Meet<br /></a></li><br /></ul></div><div><b>Scheduled Release Domains: </b></div><div><ul><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/04/release-notes-04-19-2024.html">Enhancing search within the Google Drive app on Android devices</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/04/seamless-call-transfer-google-meet.html">Seamlessly transfer between devices during a Google Meet call</a></li></ul></div><div><b>Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains: </b></div><div><ul><li><a href="https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/03/launch-miro-directly-from-google-meet-series-one-board-65-and-desk-27-devices.html">Launch Miro directly from Google Meet Series One Board 65 and Desk 27 devices</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/04/assign-audit-and-investigation-privilege-on-per-application-basis.html">Assign the audit and investigation privilege on a per-application basis</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/04/release-notes-04-26-2024.html">Create Looker Studio reports from Google Sheets</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/appsheet-automations-using-google-forms-in-beta.html">Available in open beta: Build AppSheet automations using Google Forms</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/updates-for-configuring-two-step-verification-for-your-google-account.html">A simplified experience for Workspace users to add 2-Step Verification (2SV) methods</a></li><li><a href="http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/05/block-compromised-mobile-devices-using-context-aware--access.html">Block compromised mobile devices using context-aware access</a></li></ul></div></div></div><p><i style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">For a recap of announcements in the past six months, check out <a href="https://support.google.com/a/table/7314896">What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases</a>).</span></i> </p>G Suite Updatesnoreply@blogger.com0