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.
2.0 Flash is now the default model in the Gemini app and Gemini Advanced for Workspace users
Pin conversations on your Google Group
Users can already star, mark as read/unread, report, delete, or lock a conversation in a Google Group. Today, we’re excited to reintroduce the additional ability to pin a conversation, which can be useful to highlight a conversation for other users in a group. The ability to pin messages is limited to users who have permissions to “
moderate” a group. | Rolling out now to
Rapid Release domains is complete; launch to
Scheduled Release domains planned for February 18, 2025. | Available to Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about
pinning conversations.
Managing bills & finances using summary cards in the Gmail mobile app
Following
last month's announcement of event summary cards, we're excited to introduce updated summary cards that enable you to view and pay bills, or set a reminder to pay later using Google Tasks. | Rolling out now to
Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains on Android and iOS devices. | Available to Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about
using summary cards in Gmail.
Now generally available: migrate messages from Microsoft Teams to Google Chat
In December 2024, we introduced the ability for Google Workspace admins to migrate conversations from channels in Microsoft Teams to spaces in Google Chat in open beta. Beginning today, this functionality is generally available for all Google Workspace customers, making it easier for organizations to onboard and deploy Chat in their organizations. | Rollout to
Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available for all Google Workspace customers. | For detailed information, please refer to our
original announcement, as well as our
Help Center.
Example of a completed migration
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.
Google Meet Learning Tools Interoperability™ update: control when meeting recordings are shared with a new toggle
Create and vote on polls directly in Google Chat
In order to provide users with an easy way to gather feedback directly in their Google Chat conversations, we’re introducing a new Poll app. | Learn more about the
poll app.
Improving the cover images experience in Google Docs
We’re introducing improvements to adding and working with cover images in Google Docs. | Learn more about the
cover image improvements.
Data classification labels in Gmail are now available on all Android and iOS devices
In November 2024, we launched an open beta for data classification labels in Gmail. Beginning this week, data classification labels will be available when using the Gmail app on mobile Android and iOS devices. | Learn more about
Data classification labels in Gmail.
Create names for group direct messages in Google Chat
Introducing the board tab in Google Chat
In our continuing effort to improve the ways Google Chat helps teams communicate and collaborate, we’re excited to introduce board in Google Chat. This feature, which can be thought of as a virtual bulletin board, organizes important information and helps keep your team on the same page. | Learn more about
board in Chat.
Completed rollouts
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).