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
The Gemini app is now operating on 2.0 Flash, which features improved response quality, speed, and efficiency. This update is applicable when using Gemini or Gemini Advanced on web or mobile. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available to all Google Workspace users accessing the Gemini app or Gemini Advanced. | Visit the Help Center to learn more about accessing the Gemini app with your Workspace account.
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
Instructors using Meet LTI™ to create and host meetings can control how meeting recordings are shared. | Learn more about Google Meet Learning Tools Interoperability™.
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
Users can now create names for existing and new group direct messages. | Learn more about naming group messages in 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
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:
- Easily convert data to people chips and update chip format in Google Sheets (People chip formats only)
Rapid and Scheduled Release Domains:
- Introducing Colab Pro and Colab Pro+ for Google Workspace
- Know who an event is shared with when using shared Google Calendars
- Now generally available: Easily migrate files from Microsoft OneDrive to Google Drive
- NotebookLM and NotebookLM Plus now available as a Google Workspace core service with enterprise-grade data protection
- Google Vault now supports the Gemini app
- Insert responses from Gemini directly into email drafts in the Gmail app
- Create and vote on polls directly in Google Chat
- Data classification labels in Gmail are now available on all Android and iOS (Android only)
- Google Meet Learning Tools Interoperability™ update: control when meeting recordings are shared with a new toggle