Google Calendar introduced a new Calendly-style feature back in March that allowed users to set pre-defined appointment slots so that anyone can book an appointment with them. This feature, called "Appointment Scheduling," is different from the old "appointment slots" in that it creates an external … [Read more...] about Appointment Schedules get better sharing options in Calendar
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Google One 2TB+ subscribers gain enhanced video calling
Google has been improving its Google One program lately by adding more features to its higher-cost premium tier. This tier normally includes 2TB in storage available across Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive. However, last year, Google bumped the free VPN option for Android and iOS by making it … [Read more...] about Google One 2TB+ subscribers gain enhanced video calling
[U: Fixed] New Gmail bug is displaying a warning banner on emails. Fix is in the works.
Update, July 10th, 12:40PM EST: The Google Workspace team provided the below update yesterday, July 9th, at 9:27PM UTC: The problem with Gmail has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Gmail users are experiencing an issue in … [Read more...] about [U: Fixed] New Gmail bug is displaying a warning banner on emails. Fix is in the works.
You can now drag images out of Keep into other apps on Android
Google Keep has been the subject of several APK teardowns lately that have revealed some interesting "possible" new features. Just last month, it was discovered that Keep is likely adding basic text formatting options, such as the ability to bold or italicize your text, as well as adding different … [Read more...] about You can now drag images out of Keep into other apps on Android
How to use Markdown to write in Google Docs
Markdown - a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor - has been supported by Google Docs in a very limited capacity when composing a document for some time now. The syntax is intended to make internet writing easier and is a popular alternative to WYSIWYG … [Read more...] about How to use Markdown to write in Google Docs
eSignature coming to Google Docs for Workspace Individual customers
Since the launch of Google Workspace Individual a year ago — a new service to help one-person businesses grow by letting them use the same apps they use in their personal lives — Google has made several upgrades to give its users more bang for their buck. However, realizing there's more to be done, … [Read more...] about eSignature coming to Google Docs for Workspace Individual customers
Google Meet will now tell you if someone you invited has not joined your meeting
A new Google Meet update will begin rolling out today to select Workspace tiers that will allow you to see who was invited to the meeting but hasn't joined the call yet. Absent meeting invitees can be found under the "Also invited" heading, which will appear in its own section underneath the list of … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now tell you if someone you invited has not joined your meeting
Google Forms gains rich text formatting in titles and descriptions
Following last week's update, which added the ability to change fonts and font sizes through the main parts of your Google Form in order to change the look and feel, Google is now adding rich text formatting to allow for further customization. This is another highly-requested feature that Google … [Read more...] about Google Forms gains rich text formatting in titles and descriptions
Google Forms gains more fonts and styling options
Users of Google Forms – the free online tool from Google that allows you to create forms, surveys, quizzes, and more – got some good news today with the launch of one of their most highly requested features. Starting today you will be able to change the look and feel of your forms by using different … [Read more...] about Google Forms gains more fonts and styling options
You will now be able to use Picture-in-Picture and multi-pinning in Google Meet
Previously announced at "The Anywhere School" webinar that took place earlier this month, Google is now rolling out picture-in-picture to Google Meet on Chrome web browsers. With this implementation, you'll be able to see up to four participants in one floating PiP window while you switch back and … [Read more...] about You will now be able to use Picture-in-Picture and multi-pinning in Google Meet
You can now block and report participants when removing them from a Meet call
Google Meet calls are getting new functionality for those times when you are tasked with moderating a meeting or making sure uninvited guests do not intrude. For example, when removing a participant from a Meet call, meeting hosts and co-hosts will now get a popup with two additional actions to … [Read more...] about You can now block and report participants when removing them from a Meet call
Google lists their recommended third-party apps for Google Workspace
The "Recommended for Google Workspace" program identifies and promotes a select number of third-party applications every year that are part of the Google Workspace Marketplace, play well with first-party Google Workspace apps, and have been vetted to be secure and reliable. Those chosen get featured … [Read more...] about Google lists their recommended third-party apps for Google Workspace