This week, Google announced a roundup of new features that are in the process of rolling out to Android tablets, including a redesign of the widgets for Google Drive and Keep. Additionally, other Workspace app features had also been teased back in July that would improve the experience on tablet … [Read more...] about Multi-instance app support rolls out for Workspace on tablets, dual-pane view for Keep
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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
Google Meet will now automatically adjust the volume of participants that are too loud
We've all been there. We're in a video meeting, and someone with a hot mic unmutes and sounds significantly louder than everyone else. This issue is hard to control in this age of hybrid work and workers using different types of equipment in their home offices, causing discrepancies in … [Read more...] about Google Meet will now automatically adjust the volume of participants that are too loud
YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Not a month ago, Google announced that it would be bringing direct integration of YouTube, Spotify, 'Kahoot!', and more into your live Meet calls to make them more fun and interactive, and today, we get the very first show of this with YouTube's latest experiment. By visiting youtube.com/new, … [Read more...] about YouTube’s latest experiment lets you watch videos with friends in real-time via Google Meet
Google Docs adds support for inline Emojis
This year Google has been on a mission to incorporate emojis in all their applications. From figuring out a workaround to show iPhone message reactions as emojis on Android to adding Emoji reactions to apps like Google Meet and Google Docs, Google has made its position known on whether emojis should … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds support for inline Emojis
Dedicated Google Meet devices get light and dark mode option on home screen
Google has announced support for light and dark modes for Google Meet hardware devices. These new themes are meant to enhance the look of these devices when they are not in use and to fit the aesthetic of the room they are in. Additionally, FOR Google Meet devices available that sit on a desk and … [Read more...] about Dedicated Google Meet devices get light and dark mode option on home screen
Google Meet rolling out ability to temporarily unmute yourself with the spacebar
A new Google Workspace update is rolling out that will allow you to unmute yourself using your keyboard's spacebar during a Google Meet. Having this capability will make it a lot easier for users to quickly unmute themselves without fumbling around for the mute button on the screen. Of course, users … [Read more...] about Google Meet rolling out ability to temporarily unmute yourself with the spacebar
Non-Google users can now upload or create files in a shared Google Drive
In 2020, Google introduced a new "Visitor Sharing" feature to Workspace," allowing for sharing of Google Drive files with non-Google users outside of their organization. This sharing is secure and pincode-based, but to date, it could only be used by non-Google users for viewing, commenting, or … [Read more...] about Non-Google users can now upload or create files in a shared Google Drive
Google Sheets introduces Named Functions that can be reused in other Sheets
The Google Workspace blog announced a new Sheets feature that allows you to create custom functions that can be reused across files. The functionality, called "Named Functions," is similar to Named Ranges in which you can select a specific range of cells and give them a unique name to reference them … [Read more...] about Google Sheets introduces Named Functions that can be reused in other Sheets
Finding Google Chat Spaces content is now easier thanks to direct Gmail Search integration
Google has been hard at work turning Workspace and more specifically Google Chat into the next social network. Actually, it's becoming more of an intranet with copious amounts of discoverability within your organization's efforts and communications, but that's neither here nor there. Chat Spaces … [Read more...] about Finding Google Chat Spaces content is now easier thanks to direct Gmail Search integration
You can now assign tasks from within Google Docs
Google has been implementing several Tasks updates lately, elevating this part of its productivity suite as a cornerstone. However, even with all the upgrades and updated functionality it's gotten so far, it was still missing an important feature to be taken seriously as a full-featured task … [Read more...] about You can now assign tasks from within Google Docs
Workspace users can now mute Meet calls with USB headset controls
Google Workspace customers will soon be able to change their mute status on a Google Meet call by using the mute/unmute button on their headset, speaker microphone, or other USB telephony peripherals. This will make for a more seamless meeting experience, where you don't have to fumble around … [Read more...] about Workspace users can now mute Meet calls with USB headset controls
