Google Workspace is rolling out a very much-needed new feature in Google chat. Following the rollout of custom duration for "Do Not Disturb" status back in June, Google is now allowing users to set a schedule so that Chat notifications don't pop up during specified times. This new feature will be … [Read more...] about Avoid interruptions on Google Chat with this new feature
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Google Chat gets multi-language Smart Replies and multi-media support
A couple of new updates are rolling out to Google Chat this week that will make the service more user-friendly for those using it on mobile or the Web. These new features were announced via the Google Workspace blog, but are not necessarily just for Workspace customers. Currently, iOS users are … [Read more...] about Google Chat gets multi-language Smart Replies and multi-media support
Google warns Hangouts users: App to stop working November 1st
Since February, Google has sounded the alarm about the impending migration from the legacy Google Hangouts application in favor of Google Chat. Chat is meant to become Google's single messaging solution, which provides rich-text editing, @ mentions, media and emojis, and seamless integration with … [Read more...] about Google warns Hangouts users: App to stop working November 1st
Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Last year, Google introduced the ability to delete Spaces in Google Chat, six months after Spaces replaced the old Chat Rooms. However, this was restricted to only the room creator and for Google Workspace customers on the Business Standard, G Suite Basic, or Business Starter tiers. This made the … [Read more...] about Ability to delete Google Chat Spaces now generally available
Google takes final steps to bring remaining free Hangouts users to Chat
The sunsetting of Google Hangouts is upon us, and Google is ensuring we do not forget it. Of course, we've known for some time now that Google Hangouts would go away and that Chat, both for free and for Workspace users, would take its place. However, as Google gets ready to close down the once very … [Read more...] about Google takes final steps to bring remaining free Hangouts users to Chat
How to use “Do Not Disturb” in Google Chat to mute notifications
It's happened to the best of us. You are in the middle of presenting a deck to your team when suddenly, a chat message pops up, interrupting your flow and possibly revealing info you did not want to be displayed to all. Fortunately, there is a way to set up "Do Not Disturb" in Google Chat so you can … [Read more...] about How to use “Do Not Disturb” in Google Chat to mute notifications
You can now create a Task out of a Google Chat message
Google has been hard at work releasing updates to its Workspace suite of apps. Some of these updates get them closer to feature parity with other productivity suites, and others are meant to improve their already existing feature set. Today, Google has announced one more update that should please … [Read more...] about You can now create a Task out of a Google Chat message
Google expands its warning banners of malicious links to Chat
Google continues its efforts to curtail phishing attacks on unsuspecting users by expanding their now-known warning banners when suspicious links are detected. This functionality was first made available in Gmail and later added to Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Fortunately, starting now, users … [Read more...] about Google expands its warning banners of malicious links to Chat
Classic Hangouts removed from Google Play and Apple app stores
The writing is on the wall for classic Google Hangouts. Last month, we reported that the transition from classic Hangouts to Google chat was entering its final phase for Workspace customers. This shift has been a couple of years in the making but hasn’t been well received by fans of the dying … [Read more...] about Classic Hangouts removed from Google Play and Apple app stores
Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
A change is rolling out for Gmail on Android that will update the notification icons for "Chat" and "Spaces" that were previously indistinguishable from each other. This icon tweak was spotted by 9to5Google, who was able to replicate this on an Android device running Gmail version 2022.02.20.x. … [Read more...] about Gmail on Android getting new notification icons to differentiate between Chat and Spaces
Workspace: Classic Hangouts migration to Google Chat enters final phase
Google has been warning that the migration from Classic Hangouts to Google Chat was impending and inevitable for Google Workspace customers for some time now. We last reported this back in July when Google warned that it was switching Workspace users from “Chat and classic Hangouts” to “Chat … [Read more...] about Workspace: Classic Hangouts migration to Google Chat enters final phase
