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Data regions support for Gemini features in Google Workspace is now available

What’s changing

Beginning today, Gemini features in Google Workspace apps, like Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps or “Help me write” in Google Docs, for example, will now adhere to your organization’s data regionalization requirements. As with other data, Admins have the flexibility to configure controls for EU processing, US processing, or both, including granular settings down to the organizational unit (OU) level.


Who’s impacted

Admins

Why it matters 

Data regions are critical for ensuring many customers can meet their own internal requirements, as well as other legal, regulatory, and data sovereignty requirements by controlling the geographical location of their data at rest. Expanding these controls to Gemini features in Google Workspace allows our customers to adopt Gemini features broadly in their organization with confidence  that their data is being processed and stored in the location they require.

Getting started

Data regions support for Gemini features in Google Workspace is now available

What’s changing

Beginning today, Gemini features in Google Workspace apps, like Gemini in the side panel of Workspace apps or “Help me write” in Google Docs, for example, will now adhere to your organization’s data regionalization requirements. As with other data, Admins have the flexibility to configure controls for EU processing, US processing, or both, including granular settings down to the organizational unit (OU) level.


Who’s impacted

Admins

Why it matters 

Data regions are critical for ensuring many customers can meet their own internal requirements, as well as other legal, regulatory, and data sovereignty requirements by controlling the geographical location of their data at rest. Expanding these controls to Gemini features in Google Workspace allows our customers to adopt Gemini features broadly in their organization with confidence  that their data is being processed and stored in the location they require.

Getting started

Audit reports for data regions are now available in the Admin console

What’s changing 

Using the security investigation tool, admins can now access a new data set: policy compliance log events. Admins can use these logs to view a list of their Assured Controls users, their assigned data regions, and any advanced data region settings.

Policy compliance log events in the security investigation tool

Who’s impacted

Admins

Why it’s important

Policy compliance log events help admins quickly generate detailed reports of users assigned to specific data regions, which are critical for ensuring and providing data region settings are in line with internal policies and external regulatory guidelines. Querying these logs in the security investigation tool streamlines the auditing process, saving time and effort.

Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

Available for Google Workspace:

Resources


Audit reports for data regions are now available in the Admin console

What’s changing 

Using the security investigation tool, admins can now access a new data set: policy compliance log events. Admins can use these logs to view a list of their Assured Controls users, their assigned data regions, and any advanced data region settings.

Policy compliance log events in the security investigation tool

Who’s impacted

Admins

Why it’s important

Policy compliance log events help admins quickly generate detailed reports of users assigned to specific data regions, which are critical for ensuring and providing data region settings are in line with internal policies and external regulatory guidelines. Querying these logs in the security investigation tool streamlines the auditing process, saving time and effort.

Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

Available for Google Workspace:

Resources


Use Gemini in Google Docs on Android devices in 20+ languages

What’s changing

We’re excited to bring the power of Gemini in Docs to your Android devices so that you can understand, summarize, and ask questions about documents on mobile. As a result, you can use Gemini to surface insights and key points on-the-go. Plus, Gemini in Docs on Android is available in 20+ languages.
Gemini in the Google Docs app on an Android phone

Who’s impacted 

End users 

Why you’d use it 

Gemini is included in Google Workspace business plans, allowing you to easily work on-the-go without switching apps or downloading a separate AI solution. Now you can use Gemini in Docs on Android devices to: 
  • Get the gist of a long research report with an AI generated summary that you can read on your phone while commuting 
  • Ask Gemini questions about a specific detail buried in a budget document so that you know the answer going into your meeting 
  • Quickly create the first draft of a launch plan with a simple prompt after a team brainstorm while the details are fresh in your mind 

Additional details 

Certain features, such as Help me write, Help me create, and image generation are not available on mobile at this time. 

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: 
    • Access Gemini by tapping on the spark icon on the top app bar. You can then navigate through different actions such as, “summarize this document,” or “suggest improvements” options, or submit a prompt of your own.
    • This feature is only available on Android tablets and phones running Android 8+ 
    • Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in Google Docs.

Rollout pace 

Availability

Available to Google Workspace: 
  • Business Standard and Plus 
  • Enterprise Standard and Plus 
  • Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on 
Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature: 
  • Gemini Business* 
  • Gemini Enterprise* 
*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 

Use Gemini in Google Docs on Android devices in 20+ languages

What’s changing

We’re excited to bring the power of Gemini in Docs to your Android devices so that you can understand, summarize, and ask questions about documents on mobile. As a result, you can use Gemini to surface insights and key points on-the-go. Plus, Gemini in Docs on Android is available in 20+ languages.
Gemini in the Google Docs app on an Android phone

Who’s impacted 

End users 

Why you’d use it 

Gemini is included in Google Workspace business plans, allowing you to easily work on-the-go without switching apps or downloading a separate AI solution. Now you can use Gemini in Docs on Android devices to: 
  • Get the gist of a long research report with an AI generated summary that you can read on your phone while commuting 
  • Ask Gemini questions about a specific detail buried in a budget document so that you know the answer going into your meeting 
  • Quickly create the first draft of a launch plan with a simple prompt after a team brainstorm while the details are fresh in your mind 

Additional details 

Certain features, such as Help me write, Help me create, and image generation are not available on mobile at this time. 

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: 
    • Access Gemini by tapping on the spark icon on the top app bar. You can then navigate through different actions such as, “summarize this document,” or “suggest improvements” options, or submit a prompt of your own.
    • This feature is only available on Android tablets and phones running Android 8+ 
    • Visit the Help Center to learn more about collaborating with Gemini in Google Docs.

Rollout pace 

Availability

Available to Google Workspace: 
  • Business Standard and Plus 
  • Enterprise Standard and Plus 
  • Customers with the Gemini Education or Gemini Education Premium add-on 
Anyone who previously purchased these add-ons will also receive this feature: 
  • Gemini Business* 
  • Gemini Enterprise* 
*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 

New class analytics and insights for educators in Google Classroom

What’s changing

In 2023, we introduced a centralized view of Classroom analytics for teachers and education leaders. This analytics dashboard provides direct visibility into student performance and engagement in Google Classroom. Starting today, teachers can view this data via an “Analytics” tab on their class pages. 

In addition, teachers will be able to see relevant insights on the class analytics page that alert them on how students are progressing and where they may need additional support. Here are a few examples: 
  • 2 students haven't visited your class page in the last week 
  • 3 students' grades increased over 25% since last month
  • 1 student turned in over half their assignments late in the last monthclass analytics
Richer insights about student engagement with assignments will also be surfaced directly on the Classwork page. Specifically, teachers can see the number of students who haven’t opened Drive files attached to assignments in Classroom. They can then follow up by sending a quick reminder to the class or individual students through private comments. 
send a quick reminder to the class or individual students through private comments
This, along with our previously announced feature that shows the number of students who haven’t edited attachments, gives teachers a more comprehensive view of how students are progressing on assignments and provides them with the tools to provide timely reminders. 

Who’s impacted

Admins and end users 

Why you’d use it 

Classroom analytics provide relevant insights that are immediately actionable, so education leaders and teachers can make informed decisions around how to best support student success. 

Student engagement signals gives teachers visibility into student progress on academic work and helps them provide effective interventions to best support students.

Additional details 

Insights will appear based on factors such as proximity to the due date of an assignment and when student activity, such as a scoring below 70%, is present. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: 
    • Teachers will automatically be able to see class-level analytics for their classes. 
    • Super Admins automatically have access to Classroom analytics and must designate education leaders with analytics data access and temporary class access to view the class analytics page. 
  • End users: 

Rollout pace

Insights on the class analytics page: 
Analytics Tab: 
Student Engagement Metrics: 

Availability 

Resources 

New class analytics and insights for educators in Google Classroom

What’s changing

In 2023, we introduced a centralized view of Classroom analytics for teachers and education leaders. This analytics dashboard provides direct visibility into student performance and engagement in Google Classroom. Starting today, teachers can view this data via an “Analytics” tab on their class pages. 

In addition, teachers will be able to see relevant insights on the class analytics page that alert them on how students are progressing and where they may need additional support. Here are a few examples: 
  • 2 students haven't visited your class page in the last week 
  • 3 students' grades increased over 25% since last month
  • 1 student turned in over half their assignments late in the last monthclass analytics
Richer insights about student engagement with assignments will also be surfaced directly on the Classwork page. Specifically, teachers can see the number of students who haven’t opened Drive files attached to assignments in Classroom. They can then follow up by sending a quick reminder to the class or individual students through private comments. 
send a quick reminder to the class or individual students through private comments
This, along with our previously announced feature that shows the number of students who haven’t edited attachments, gives teachers a more comprehensive view of how students are progressing on assignments and provides them with the tools to provide timely reminders. 

Who’s impacted

Admins and end users 

Why you’d use it 

Classroom analytics provide relevant insights that are immediately actionable, so education leaders and teachers can make informed decisions around how to best support student success. 

Student engagement signals gives teachers visibility into student progress on academic work and helps them provide effective interventions to best support students.

Additional details 

Insights will appear based on factors such as proximity to the due date of an assignment and when student activity, such as a scoring below 70%, is present. 

Getting started 

  • Admins: 
    • Teachers will automatically be able to see class-level analytics for their classes. 
    • Super Admins automatically have access to Classroom analytics and must designate education leaders with analytics data access and temporary class access to view the class analytics page. 
  • End users: 

Rollout pace

Insights on the class analytics page: 
Analytics Tab: 
Student Engagement Metrics: 

Availability 

Resources 

Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – June 6, 2025

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).

Present content from camera in Google Meet

What’s changing

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. This is helpful for customers who utilize external production systems or other dedicated cameras to share video content during meetings, including:

  • Streaming produced video content (e.g., for town hall meetings).
  • Professional sharing live feeds from external video source (e.g. microscope, camera)
  • Educators presenting paper content using a document camera.

Additionally, Presenting content from a camera supports up to 1080p/30FPS.


Additional details

We're also introducing several improvements to the overall screen sharing functionality to make presenting smoother and more efficient:
  •  Starting any type of screen sharing (i.e. desktop, window or tab) is faster than before.
  • Additionally, video quality during screen sharing is sharper and provides better handling of dynamic scenes, such as scrolling text or video content.
  • To minimize disruptions, any previous presentation will now automatically resume if a second presenter stops sharing their screen.
  • We've also updated the user interface to make the screen sharing button larger and positioned more intuitively alongside other key controls, making it easier to find when you need it.

Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

Available for Google Workspace
  • Business Standard and Plus
  • Enterprise Standard and Plus
  • Frontline Standard
  • Enterprise Essentials and Enterprise Essentials Plus
  • Education Plus, the Teaching & Learning add-on, as well as the Endopoint Education Upgrade
  • Workspace Individual Subscribers

Resources