In a recent Google Workspace update post, Google announced some new improvements for Google Meet. These improvements include prompts to exit meetings when you're the only person left and the inclusion of a centralized location for host management controls. The changes are being rolled out to make it … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds empty call reminders and improved host controls
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How to swap Google Calendar’s default color scheme for new and interesting color palettes
I know you're over-saturated with Google's popular primary color scheme, and you may even love it as much as I do, but when you use your Google Calendar to time block every morning and plan your day, bright red, yellow, blue, and green can get a bit visually overwhelming. Have you ever wished … [Read more...] about How to swap Google Calendar’s default color scheme for new and interesting color palettes
Emoji Reactions coming to Google Docs on the web
Recently, Google has been on an emoji kick, rolling out Emoji Reactions on many of its services such as Google Meet and YouTube. In a way, extended emoji support has even reached products like Gboard and Messages, but it appears that Google isn't done yet. For example, Google has announced that … [Read more...] about Emoji Reactions coming to Google Docs on the web
Google Chat takes after Discord and adds inline discussion threads
Google introduced Inline conversation threading for Chat back in September of last year, but it didn't roll it out at that time. Instead, it's finally being implemented now. In a recent announcement, the company stated that it would be improving how conversations are displayed in Spaces using this … [Read more...] about Google Chat takes after Discord and adds inline discussion threads
Google Docs to get Grammarly-like features in selected Workspace and EDU tiers
Google Docs will soon be getting a set of new assistive writing features, similar to what Grammarly currently offers, in selected Google Workspace and EDU tiers. These features will provide a variety of stylistic and writing suggestions to help improve your writing, such as: Alternate … [Read more...] about Google Docs to get Grammarly-like features in selected Workspace and EDU tiers
Google Meet will incorporate Emoji “in-meeting reactions”
Google announced several new improvements that incorporate Google Meet into the workplace in new, fun, and imaginative ways. For example, the ability to use Meet directly within a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide and to live stream a Meet directly to YouTube is sure to become instrumental tools when it … [Read more...] about Google Meet will incorporate Emoji “in-meeting reactions”
Google Meet will open the flood gates later this year with new YouTube live streaming feature
To date, Google Meet allows you to host meetings for up to 500 active attendees, but no more, and they all have to be a part of your Workspace organization. This limit is probably due to Google's server capacity for the Meet software or perhaps it's in place because most Workspace users don't or … [Read more...] about Google Meet will open the flood gates later this year with new YouTube live streaming feature
You’ll soon be able to use Google Meet directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides for face-to-face editing
Do you know that little chat box in Google Docs that allows you to collaborate and discuss in real-time with your coworkers what you’re typing out? Do you or have you ever used it? No? Me either. In fact, I often forget it’s there. Instead, I’ll often head over to Discord, Slack, or Google Chat to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to use Google Meet directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides for face-to-face editing
Google Docs gets expanded Markdown autocorrect support
Google Docs has supported Markdown – a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor – for some time now in a very limited capacity when composing a document. The syntax is aimed at making writing for the internet easier and is a popular alternative to WYSIWYG … [Read more...] about Google Docs gets expanded Markdown autocorrect support
Google Calendar is introducing Calendly-style appointment scheduling
Anyone who has used the popular appointment booking service Calendly will know that it's extremely useful in helping them fit others into their busy schedules by creating preset times when they are available. Potential clients can then choose from these pre-determined times and slot themselves into … [Read more...] about Google Calendar is introducing Calendly-style appointment scheduling
Google Spaces are now less restrictive and more discoverable within your organization…sort of
A new update to Google Spaces is allowing you or anyone in your organization to share a space via a simple link...sort of. More specifically, you can create spaces that are shareable, and anyone inside of your organization can join with that link (everyone outside of your company will still be … [Read more...] about Google Spaces are now less restrictive and more discoverable within your organization…sort of
Cameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
Just last month, Cameyo joined Google's list of Chrome Enterprise Recommended platforms for virtual app delivery on Chrome OS. In contrast to counterparts such as VM Ware and Citrix, Cameyo delivers individual Windows applications instead of a fully virtualized Windows desktop. This keeps the … [Read more...] about Cameyo introduces PWA Windows apps for Chrome OS
