Google recently announced a revolutionary new "Help me write" feature for Google Docs and Gmail. While not yet "available", I find this to be exciting and innovative as it aims to help users overcome writer's block and spark their creativity. As I said in our previous coverage, it's meant to act as … [Read more...] about Some Docs and Gmail users are starting to get access to Google’s AI “Help me write” feature
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Surprise: Google Drive has a hidden item limit regardless of how much storage space you have
A Reddit user who goes by the name of u/ra13 just discovered something Google has never alluded to - Google Drive has a limit to how much you can store on it! I'm not talking about file size and capacity, I'm talking about the number of files you have - period. The user stated that they started … [Read more...] about Surprise: Google Drive has a hidden item limit regardless of how much storage space you have
These new Google Smart Canvas capabilities will supercharge your Workspace productivity
You're probably already familiar with Google's Smart Canvas features in its Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Smart Canvas is a set of tools for anyone who's interested in websites like Notion, but who prefers to work directly inside the tech giant's ecosystem instead (it is where … [Read more...] about These new Google Smart Canvas capabilities will supercharge your Workspace productivity
Google Workspace is increasing its prices by a few bucks per month for Flexible plans
Last month, Google announced that it would be increasing the price of its Workspace plans, and now, that pricing is officially being observed. The company made this move to "reflect the value" in its products and services, which have undergone numerous improvements and changes (some controversial) … [Read more...] about Google Workspace is increasing its prices by a few bucks per month for Flexible plans
Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
Google is always looking for ways to help its users work smarter and more efficiently. In recent years, the company has made great strides in using AI and machine learning to give users features like Smart Compose, Smart Reply, Docs Summaries, and more. Now, it's taking things to the next level with … [Read more...] about Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing
Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting a Material You overhaul
Following Google's recent moves to streamline the UI of its larger products, Workspace apps are now getting a visual overhaul to put them more inline with things like Gmail, Search, and other Google services that have already undergone a Material You visual transformation. According to Google, this … [Read more...] about Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are getting a Material You overhaul
Google will say goodbye to Reminders and begin its Google Tasks migration next month
We've spoken at length over the past few months regarding Google's plans to kill off Assistant Reminders, Reminders in Calendar, and more. You're probably already aware that the company plans to replace these quick notifications to keep you on track with important things with Google Tasks. Truth be … [Read more...] about Google will say goodbye to Reminders and begin its Google Tasks migration next month
You can finally sign PDFs with your finger or a stylus directly inside Google Drive
Are you tired of taking the clunky printer out of your closet just to spit out a handful of PDF sheets to sign for a highly specific circumstance once in a blue moon? Are you lacking a stylus or Chromebook tablet device with some form of written input to avoid the printer? I know that many users … [Read more...] about You can finally sign PDFs with your finger or a stylus directly inside Google Drive
You may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Google Meet is quickly gaining new and interesting tools for collaboration with your co-workers, colleagues, and peers. The tech giant is clearly hoping to make it one of the most competitive and useful video conferencing tools on the market, and while it's already in the ranks with Zoom and others, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Google Workspace customers can now attach Box files directly to Calendar events
All the way back in 2018, Google and Box.com teamed up to bring the popular Box storage add-on to Workspace customers. Since then, users have stored their files in Box and have been able to open them in Drive. Additionally, anyone doing so can also migrate their content directly to Box and connect … [Read more...] about Google Workspace customers can now attach Box files directly to Calendar events
Google Meet will now let you view presentation speaker notes without having to switch tabs
You may already know that you can present Google Slides directly in your Google Meet calls, but have you ever tried to use this feature before? It's not exactly "feature complete", per se. In saying this, I'm referring to your speaker notes. Currently, you are forced to open the Slide up in another … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now let you view presentation speaker notes without having to switch tabs
Google Chat makes it much faster and easier to create group conversations on the fly
In the past, creating a group chat required you to spin up a conversation with one individual co-worker or colleague and then add everyone else afterward via the "Start group conversation" button on that person's DM. The problem with this is that it wasn't just annoying and tedious, it made … [Read more...] about Google Chat makes it much faster and easier to create group conversations on the fly
