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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How to set up one-click dialing with Google Voice so you can make calls through Chrome
We're coming up on a year since Google Voice for personal Google accounts went through some major changes. In addition to receiving an updated UI, it was moved over from its old URL to a brand new one. Those who had the service "installed" on their Chromebooks as a standalone web app had to … [Read more...] about How to set up one-click dialing with Google Voice so you can make calls through Chrome
Google Docs on mobile devices adopt a helpful feature for the task-minded
Earlier this year, Google began to implement several updates to Tasks that elevated this small part of Google Workspace's productivity suite into a more full-featured task manager. One of these updates allowed the delegation of tasks to others, which is very frequently done in an office setting. … [Read more...] about Google Docs on mobile devices adopt a helpful feature for the task-minded
Say goodbye to the old Gmail interface forever as the new, unified experience becomes standard
We're coming up on one year post-launch of the new 'Unified View' for Gmail, and it's hard to care about the previous 'Original view' of the service. Of course, that's just my personal opinion, and I can see why some folks just want to keep their mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet separate. By … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to the old Gmail interface forever as the new, unified experience becomes standard
Google Sites Classic shutdown timeline extended yet again
When Google decides that one of its apps or services is on the chopping block, that's usually the only cue you need to get out as fast as possible. Thanks to Google Takeout, you can grab a copy of that offering's data to use elsewhere, and the company tends to give you enough of a heads-up before … [Read more...] about Google Sites Classic shutdown timeline extended yet again
Google Sheets gets Smart Chips on mobile and offline printing support
Google continues on its trend to add Smart Canvas features to Workspace apps, but especially to Google Sheets lately. Just yesterday, we reported on how Google is adding an interactive timeline view to Sheets to aid with productivity and keeping track of projects, which should be a massive boon to … [Read more...] about Google Sheets gets Smart Chips on mobile and offline printing support
Google adds timeline view to Sheets as part of Smart Canvas
Google introduced Smart Canvas last year as a reimagined approach to working with others in Workspace and has been steadily adding features to apps under the Workspace umbrella. Yesterday Google added one more feature in Smart Canvas that will be very welcomed by fans of Google Sheets and … [Read more...] about Google adds timeline view to Sheets as part of Smart Canvas
You can now share Google Drive files temporarily thanks to a new expiration date feature
Until now, sharing access to a Google Drive file meant it was permanent unless you manually removed a collaborator from it. Doing so requires you to first remember to do so and then to actually do it, obviously. The issue with this is that human error is the weakest link in technology. In some … [Read more...] about You can now share Google Drive files temporarily thanks to a new expiration date feature
Google updates keyboard shortcuts for Keep on Android
Google has been on a roll lately, adding features to Workspace apps that run on larger-screen devices, such as Android tablets. Just last week, it added custom emojis for chat, out-of-office banners on a person’s information card, and the ability to see link previews and to drag, copy, and share … [Read more...] about Google updates keyboard shortcuts for Keep on Android
You will soon be able to join Google Meet calls from Zoom Rooms and vice versa
Well, this is neat. Google just announced on its Cloud Blog that Zoom and Google Meet calls would now be able to play nice with one another. In an effort to help Enterprise Workspace customers bridge the gap with their Zoom user co-workers and collaborators, both Google and Zoom are working together … [Read more...] about You will soon be able to join Google Meet calls from Zoom Rooms and vice versa
Google upgrades Workspace Individual plans storage from 15GB to 1TB
Google launched Workspace Individual last year as a way to give small business owners or those that are self-employed similar tools as larger enterprises to grow their businesses. The Individual tier of workspace provides access to the suite of Google Apps such as Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc., but with … [Read more...] about Google upgrades Workspace Individual plans storage from 15GB to 1TB
Custom Emojis coming to Chat for Google Workspace
It's no secret that Google has been leaning heavily into the use of emojis and working diligently to add Emoji options to all their apps. Although Chat within Google Workspace has had the use of emoji enabled for a while now, Google has announced that support for custom emoji has begun to roll out. … [Read more...] about Custom Emojis coming to Chat for Google Workspace
