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Mixed Gemini AI Access for Google Workspace: How to Mix and Match AI Licenses

Hillary@suitebriar.com (Hillary Vacon) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:34:41 GMT

Google AI Portfolio Explained: Workspace, Expanded & Ultra

chris@suitebriar.com (Christopher Jones) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:02:39 GMT

Google Workspace Updates Recap February 16th - 20th

jonathan@suitebriar.com (Jonathan Alvarez) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:08:54 GMT

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 Workspace Updates Recap February 9th - 13th

jonathan@suitebriar.com (Jonathan Alvarez) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT

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.

Move shared content in Google Meet to a separate window with the “Open in new window” option

We’re introducing the ability for meeting participants to move screen shared content into a standalone window with the “Open in new window” option. | Learn more about how to move shared content in Google Meet to a separate window with the “Open in new window” option.

Data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar now available in beta

We’re introducing data loss prevention (DLP) policies for Google Calendar in beta. Currently, DLP policies protect Calendar attachments such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides in meeting invites. | Learn more about data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar.

Control if new Meet hardware can join calls with a new on/off setting

We’re introducing a “Video calling” setting for Google Meet hardware, allowing you to turn video calling on or off for a device. | Learn more about new Meet hardware can join calls with new on/off setting.

Introducing Figma in Google Chat

The Figma for Google Workspace add-on helps teams seamlessly collaborate on Figma files and keep everyone on the same page without switching context. | Learn more about how The Figma for Google Workspace add-on helps teams seamlessly collaborate on Figma files.

Listen to audio summaries in Google Docs

Audio summaries in Google Docs, a new Gemini-powered feature that enables you to listen to a brief overview of your document, can help you get up to speed quickly and understand the most important parts of your content. | Learn more about how to listen to audio summaries in Google Docs.

Meet Gemini 3: The New Standard for Enterprise AI Agents & Reasoning

alfonso@suitebriar.com (Alfonso Martinez) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:14:44 GMT

The pace of AI innovation isn't just fast—it's accelerating. Just months after the industry settled into the capabilities of the 1.5 and 2.0 series, Google has once again reset the board with the launch of Gemini 3.

Chrome Enterprise Premium: The Only Zero-Day Defense for the Modern OS

krunal@suitebriar.com (Krunal Patel) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:40:30 GMT

Google Workspace Updates Recap January 26th - 30th

jonathan@suitebriar.com (Jonathan Alvarez) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:06:39 GMT

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.

Prepare for the SAT with full-length practice tests in Gemini

Standardized tests are often a critical component of the college application process. To support high school and college prep students during these critical milestones, we’re launching practice tests in Gemini: full-length, on-demand practice exams available at no cost. | Learn more about preparing for the SAT with full-length practice tests in Gemini.

New admin controls for "Take notes for me" sharing settings in Google Meet

We are introducing two new admin settings to give you more control over how meeting notes generated by "Take notes for me" are shared within your organization. These settings allow you to: Set a default sharing value: Choose who should receive access to the Take notes for me document and the recap email by default. | Learn more about new admin controls for the 'Take notes for me' sharing settings in Google Meet.

Better time suggestions for meeting with your colleagues using Gemini in Google Calendar

Google Calendar now uses Gemini to find the perfect meeting time faster. Whether scheduling or rescheduling, it analyzes colleagues’ availability, time zones, and conflicts to suggest the best options automatically. | Learn more about improved time suggestions for meeting with your colleagues using Gemini in Google Calendar.

Take your notebooks further by adding NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app

Starting today, Workspace users can now add notebooks from NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app. This will provide deeper, more relevant responses that are grounded in the sources in your notebook. | Learn more about taking your notebooks further by adding NotebookLM as a source in the Gemini app.

Calendar event color labels now also accessible to users with “Make changes to events” permission

Google Calendar offers event color labels for events on your primary calendar, which help users to visually organize their meetings and categorize them with Time Insights. Currently, color labels are only visible to users who have “Make changes to events and manage sharing” permissions for a primary calendar. | Learn more about how Calendar event color labels are now also accessible to users with 'Make changes to events' permission.

Record audio, video, and screencasts directly in Google Classroom

Starting today, we're bringing audio, video, and screencast recording functionality to Google Classroom. This new functionality is designed to help transform teaching and learning through multimodality, improving communication, intake, and retention for learners. | Learn more about recording audio, video, and screencasts directly in Google Classroom.

All Google Forms will now have granular controls over who can respond

We’re excited to announce that we will now automatically upgrade all existing forms to have granular controls over who can respond. When forms are upgraded, all users who could previously respond to the form will continue to be able to respond. | Learn more about how all Google Forms will now have granular controls over who can respond.

Google Workspace Updates Recap January 19th - 23rd

jonathan@suitebriar.com (Jonathan Alvarez) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:19:17 GMT

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.

Automatic addition of owned secondary calendars to your calendar list

Following our recent announcement regarding the improvements on secondary calendar management with dedicated owners, all secondary calendars you own will consistently be displayed in your calendar list in Google Calendar. Your calendar list is visible in your Calendar settings page. | Learn more about the automatic addition of owned secondary calendars to your calendar list.

Forward messages in Google Chat

To make it easier to share information across different conversations, we’re introducing the ability to forward messages in Google Chat. This new feature eliminates the need for manual workarounds such as copying and pasting text or sharing screenshots. | Learn more about forwarding messages in Google Chat.

View Google Meet usage metrics in Gemini reports dashboard

Admins can now access usage metrics for Google Meet within the organization-level Gemini reports dashboard, in the “Gemini usage per interaction” section. This update gives you visibility into the value your organization derives from Gemini in Meet. | Learn more about viewing Google Meet usage metrics in the Gemini reports dashboard.

Granular OAuth consent in Google Chat apps

We recently announced that Chat apps built as Google Workspace add-ons using Apps Script would begin supporting a more granular OAuth consent screen this month. OAuth consent is needed by an app when the app is accessing user data or performing actions on a user’s behalf. | Learn more about granular OAuth consent in Google Chat apps.

Ask Gemini in Google Meet is expanding to Workspace Business Standard customers, additional languages, and mobile usage

In September 2025, we launched Ask Gemini in Meet, which brings the power of Gemini into your organization’s meetings. Today, we’re excited to announce we’re making the feature more broadly available to. | Learn more about how Ask Gemini in Google Meet is expanding to Workspace Business Standard customers, additional languages, and mobile usage.

Styled captions in Google Vids

Google Vids is an AI-powered video creation app for work, designed to help anyone become a great storyteller. It now allows users to create styled, animated captions that synchronize with audio and media elements. These captions act as a helpful visual guide, improving video comprehension and making content easier for viewers to track. | Learn more about styled captions in Google Vids.

Why Businesses Buy Workspace Through Resellers | Suitebriar

alfonso@suitebriar.com (Alfonso Martinez) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:36:30 GMT

There is a quiet pattern spreading through modern organizations.

Teams are not just “switching tools” anymore. They are reshaping how work happens. They are rebuilding the invisible rails that move decisions, documents, identity, and trust through the company.

In that world, Google Workspace is not just email and docs. It is the nervous system. It is where your culture becomes a set of defaults: who can share, who can approve, what is retained, what is searchable, what is protected, what is allowed.

Google Workspace Reseller Partner Selection Guide | Suitebriar

alfonso@suitebriar.com (Alfonso Martinez) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:01 GMT

Switching to Google Workspace is a smart move for most organizations, but how you make that switch matters just as much as the decision itself. Choosing the right Google Workspace reseller can mean the difference between a seamless transition with long-term support and a frustrating experience that leaves your team struggling to adapt. The partner you select will influence everything from your initial migration to ongoing training, security configurations, and how quickly issues get resolved when they arise.