Many collaboration tools like Microsoft Loop have, since their inception, shown you the mouse cursor of your team members who are adding and editing a document with you in real-time. Now, Google Slides is catching up with the times. In a new Workspace Updates blog post today, the company announced … [Read more...] about Google Slides will now show you everyone’s cursor in real-time like Microsoft Loop
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[U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Update September 18, 2023 at 2:55 PM - Google has reached out with a correction to Meet being removed from Nest Hub Max clarifying with the following statement: There is no change to making 1:1 and group video calls to friends, family and businesses with Google Meet. What’s changing at the end … [Read more...] about [U] Zoom drops support for Nest Hub Max, Meet no longer lets you join via codes and links
Google Workspace Business Plus gets a temporary 30% price cut, ad shows in Gmail
Google has subtly and temporary announced a 30% discount on its Workspace Business Plus subscription. This wasn't done through a press release or a grand announcement so far as I could tell. Instead, some Gmail users, myself included, were greeted with a banner advertisement at the top of their … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Business Plus gets a temporary 30% price cut, ad shows in Gmail
You may soon be able to react to emails with emoji instead of having to reply to them directly
Following some hints dropped by Steve Moser about Google introducing emoji reactions for Gmail on iOS, it's now confirmed that Android users will be joining the party. Thanks to the detective work of AssembleDebug on his Telegram group, we now have a clearer picture of what to expect. First off, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to react to emails with emoji instead of having to reply to them directly
Google Docs adds new AI-driven proofreading option to help you create high quality writing
Duet AI for Google Workspace has expanded its reach from Docs, Sheets, and Slides into Chat and Meet this week. Now, Google Docs is introducing another feature: "Proofread". This new tool goes beyond simple spelling and grammar checks, and in fact, replaces the pre-existing tools for those actions … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds new AI-driven proofreading option to help you create high quality writing
Duet AI brings chat and file summaries, audio-first ‘Huddles’, and a visual redesign to Google Chat
Duet AI for Google Workspace just launched, and acts as your personal AI assistant and collaborator across Google's services. In fact, it can even take notes and attend meetings on your behalf! At $30 per person per month, it is a steep investment, especially for small businesses, but it offers a … [Read more...] about Duet AI brings chat and file summaries, audio-first ‘Huddles’, and a visual redesign to Google Chat
Duet AI for Google Workspace launches, takes notes and even attends meetings on your behalf
In the age of remote work, Google Meet has been a lifeline for many of us. Even if you were more accustomed to Zoom during the pandemic, Meet has cemented its place as a competitor and offers plenty of great features that even Zoom doesn't have. Now, that's more true than ever with the launch of … [Read more...] about Duet AI for Google Workspace launches, takes notes and even attends meetings on your behalf
Google brings Docs, Sheets, and Slides web UI to mobile with refreshed look on Android tablets
Google just announced a "modernized visual design" for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android devices. The company says you can expect a refreshed look for the editing toolbar, icons, background colors, and more, all seemingly tailored to mimic its web app counterparts. However, while it wasn't … [Read more...] about Google brings Docs, Sheets, and Slides web UI to mobile with refreshed look on Android tablets
Annotate your Google Slides for better brainstorming and impact with its new pen tool
On the Google Workspace Updates blog yesterday, Google announced that it's now rolling out a new feature to help you maximize your impact with presentations. Whether you're in a board meeting or just brainstorming on the screen, sometimes, the keyboard can simply be a barrier to how your thoughts … [Read more...] about Annotate your Google Slides for better brainstorming and impact with its new pen tool
At long last, you can natively translate messages in other languages in Gmail for Mobile
Gmail for Android and iOS will finally let you translate emails you receive in a language other than you own! This will let you simplify doing business internationally or even locally with a more diverse and broad range of clients and partners without having to go back and forth to Google … [Read more...] about At long last, you can natively translate messages in other languages in Gmail for Mobile
Google Docs and Drive get eSignature beta to replace your reliance on DocuSign
Google is transforming the way solopreneurs, small businesses, and individuals like yourself handle document signatures. The company has now launched eSignature as an open beta within Google Docs and Drive. This move will likely make third-party services like DocuSign redundant, with eSignature now … [Read more...] about Google Docs and Drive get eSignature beta to replace your reliance on DocuSign
Google Chat walks back its announcements posting exclusivity, now lets people reply
Earlier this year, Google added a new feature to Chat Spaces that let managers lock off replies, effectively turning a space into a bulletin board for announcements. I quite liked the feature and thought it was fine it its natural form, but it seems the company thought more about how restrictive … [Read more...] about Google Chat walks back its announcements posting exclusivity, now lets people reply
