What’s new in Google Workspace (recent releases)
Learn about what new Google Workspace features and enhancements are available to your users.
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You can also see products and features planned for Google Workspace in Upcoming Google Workspace releases.
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| Product | Description | Release week (YYYY-MM-DD) |
|---|---|---|
| Admin console | Use group-based controls for LDAP client access permissions. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Admin console | Admin console improvements: API client access, GSM apps, admin roles, domain management, and unmanaged users. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Admin console | Update Calendar Interop authentication with OAuth 2.0 to continue Microsoft 365 interop. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Admin console | Updates to Admin console security settings section, new location for password policy reporting. Learn more | 2020-07-13 |
| Admin console | Push device updates and settings to managed Windows 10 devices more quickly. Learn more | 2020-07-13 |
| Admin console | Migration of Drive DLP rules to new system. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Admin console | Simplify management of company-owned iOS devices with new Apple Business Manager integration. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Admin console | Profile photo updates: Unified user photos and new admin controls. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Admin console | Use service accounts with Google Groups APIs without domain-wide delegation. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Admin console | Adding support for service accounts in Google Groups. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Admin console | Filter audit logs and usage reports by groups. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Admin console | New APIs to sign out users and control 2-Step Verification. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Admin console | Updated interface for managing Google Groups in the Admin console. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Admin console | Service accounts in Google Groups and with Groups API now generally available. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Admin console | See which apps are Google verified in the Admin console. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Admin console | Group membership expiration available in beta. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Admin console | Dynamic groups beta enables automatic group membership management. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Assignments | Assignments now generally available for G Suite for Education customers. Learn more | 2020-08-10 |
| Calendar | Change to the format of secondary Calendar and resources. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Calendar | Update Calendar Interop authentication with OAuth 2.0 to continue Microsoft 365 interop. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Calendar | Edit Calendar events directly from Gmail and Docs. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Calendar | Better visualize shorter meetings in Google Calendar. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Calendar | Improved Google Calendar event creation on the web. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Calendar | Full color support and more updates to printing on Google Calendar. Learn more | 2020-07-27 |
| Calendar | Set the default meeting length for Google Calendar events in your domain. Learn more | 2020-07-27 |
| Calendar | Automatically see shared calendars associated with a Google Group when you join it. Learn more | 2020-08-03 |
| Calendar | Updating video conferencing policies for delegated and transferred Google Calendar events. Learn more | 2020-07-27 |
| Calendar | Create and view tasks in the Google Calendar mobile apps. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Classroom | Improvements to Google Classroom: class links, SIS export, ApSki integration, and more. Learn more | 2020-08-10 |
| Contacts | New Trash feature in Google Contacts. Learn more | 2020-07-13 |
| Currents (formerly Google+) | Currents to become generally available on July 6, 2020, replacing Google+ for G Suite. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Docs | New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Docs | Google Docs assistive writing features coming to G Suite for Education and Nonprofits. Learn more | 2020-06-01 |
| Docs | New comment interface for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Docs | New document save status and offline indicator for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Docs | Edit Calendar events directly from Gmail and Docs. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Docs | Spanish grammar suggestions now available in Google Docs and Gmail. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Docs | Dark theme now available for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. Learn more | 2020-07-06 |
| Docs | Google Docs mobile improvements: link previews and Smart Compose. Learn more | 2020-08-03 |
| Docs | Collaborate with people who are not using a Google account in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Docs | Office editing on Android brings G Suite collaboration to Microsoft Office files. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Docs | Google Docs line spacing will now adjust based on font. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Docs | Improving braille support in Google Docs. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Docs | Dark theme now available for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on iOS. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Docs | Easily add and manage citations in Google Docs. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Drive | Create pointers to any file or folder in Google Drive with shortcuts. Learn more | 2020-04-13 |
| Drive | New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Drive | Share folders in shared drives with a new beta. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Drive | Migration of Drive DLP rules to new system. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Drive | New beta adds IRM controls for DLP to help protect sensitive content in documents. Learn more | 2020-07-27 |
| Drive | Use target audiences in beta to limit Google Drive sharing to specific groups. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Drive | Collaborate with people who are not using a Google account in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Drive | Office editing on Android brings G Suite collaboration to Microsoft Office files. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Drive | Expanding shortcuts in Google Drive, reducing unorganized files. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Drive | Google Drive trash items will be automatically deleted after 30 days starting on October 13, 2020. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Drive | Folder sharing in shared drives now generally available. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Drive | Lock files via the Google Drive API to prevent content edits. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Drive | Grant access to Drive files directly from Gmail. Learn more | 2020-10-19 |
| Education | Google Docs assistive writing features coming to G Suite for Education and Nonprofits. Learn more | 2020-06-01 |
| Education | Assignments now generally available for G Suite for Education customers. Learn more | 2020-08-10 |
| Forms | New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| G Suite | Update your G Suite mobile and desktop apps before August 12, 2020, to ensure they continue working. Learn more | 2020-08-17 |
| Gmail | Create and use multiple signatures in Gmail. Learn more | 2020-04-20 |
| Gmail | New user setting to hide or show Google Meet in Gmail. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Gmail | Google Voice improvements: Use in Gmail and transfer calls. Learn more | 2020-06-01 |
| Gmail | Coming soon: Google Meet in Gmail on mobile. Learn more | 2020-06-15 |
| Gmail | Edit Calendar events directly from Gmail and Docs. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Gmail | Spanish grammar suggestions now available in Google Docs and Gmail. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Gmail | New quick settings help you optimize your Gmail layout. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Gmail | Use Gmail alongside other iOS apps with iPad Multitasking. Learn more | 2020-07-06 |
| Gmail | Meet in Gmail on mobile now rolling out on iOS. Learn more | 2020-07-13 |
| Gmail | Coming soon: An integrated workspace in G Suite to help you make the most of your time. Learn more | 2020-07-13 |
| Gmail | Enable the new integrated experience in G Suite across the web and Android. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Gmail | Quickly add a contact into a Gmail message on Android. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Gmail | Grant access to Drive files directly from Gmail. Learn more | 2020-10-19 |
| Gmail | Enhancing Google Workspace Add-ons in Gmail with Compose-time functions. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Google Chat | Talk to people outside of your domain in Google Chat. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Google Chat | New ASUS Google Meet Hardware starter kit and updated Meet compute system. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Google Chat | Migrate your users from classic Hangouts to Google Chat, now available in Gmail. Learn more | 2020-06-01 |
| Google Chat | Use the new Google Chat app for fast and reliable communication. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Google Chat | Coming soon: manage Google Chat and classic Hangouts chat settings from one place in the Admin console. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Google Chat | Dark theme now available for Chat on Android and iOS. Learn more | 2020-07-27 |
| Google Chat | Enable the new integrated experience in G Suite across the web and Android. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Google Chat | Coming soon: See read receipts on direct messages in Google Chat. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Google Chat | Changes to History on/off setting in Google Chat. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Google Chat | See read receipts on direct messages in Google Chat, now generally available. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Google Chat | Changes to History on/off setting in Google Chat. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Google Chat | Changes to Google Chat migration timeline. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Google Meet | Extending availability of Google Meet advanced features to all customers through September 30, 2020. Learn more | 2020-04-06 |
| Google Meet | Video conference anywhere with low-light mode for Google Meet on mobile. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Google Meet | Save power by automatically turning off Google Meet hardware displays. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Google Meet | Present high-quality video and audio in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-04-20 |
| Google Meet | See up to 16 Google Meet participants at once with tiled layout. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Google Meet | Start or join a Google Meet video meeting directly from Gmail. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Google Meet | New user setting to hide or show Google Meet in Gmail. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Google Meet | Coming soon: Google Meet in Gmail on mobile. Learn more | 2020-06-15 |
| Google Meet | Manage Google Meet and classic Hangouts separately in the Admin console. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Google Meet | Improvements to layouts in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Google Meet | "Hey Google, join my meeting": G Suite meetings now supported on Nest Hub Max in beta. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Google Meet | Filter out disruptive noise in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-06-29 |
| Google Meet | Anonymous users will be blocked from Google Meet for G Suite for Education meetings by default. Learn more | 2020-07-13 |
| Google Meet | Meet in Gmail now rolling out on Android. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Google Meet | Say “Hey Google” to do more with your voice on Google Meet hardware kits. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Google Meet | Block Google Meet participants from knocking again. Learn more | 2020-08-10 |
| Google Meet | Enable the new integrated experience in G Suite across the web and Android. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Google Meet | Cast Google Meet to your TV. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Google Meet | New look and feel for Google Meet mobile apps. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Google Meet | Introducing the Google Meet hardware Series One room kit. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Google Meet | See up to 49 people, including yourself, in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-09-21 |
| Google Meet | Host collaborative brainstorms with new digital whiteboarding integration in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-09-21 |
| Google Meet | Google Meet attendance reports available now for education meetings. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Google Meet | Filter out disruptive noise in Google Meet, now on mobile. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Google Meet | Blur your background in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Google Meet | Increase engagement with Q&A and polls in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Google Meet | Make Google Meet or an add-on your default video conferencing option in Google Calendar. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Google Meet | New look and feel for the Google Meet Android mobile app. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Google Meet | Create breakout rooms for more engaged distance learning in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Google Meet | Dial into Google Meet from eight additional markets. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Google Workspace | Update your Google Workspace mobile and desktop apps before August 12, 2020, to ensure they continue working. Learn more | 2020-08-17 |
| Google Workspace | Introducing Google Workspace and a new set of offerings to better meet your needs. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Groups | New Google Groups now generally available. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Groups | Automatically see shared calendars associated with a Google Group when you join it. Learn more | 2020-08-03 |
| Groups | Manage groups programmatically with the Cloud Identity Groups API beta. Learn more | 2020-08-17 |
| Groups | Improved mobile interface for new Groups. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Groups | Use service accounts with Google Groups APIs without domain-wide delegation. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Groups | Adding support for service accounts in Google Groups. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Groups | Use Collaborative Inboxes and labels in new Google Groups. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Groups | Security groups help manage groups used for security and access control. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Groups | New Google Groups becoming the default for all users on September 15, 2020. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Groups | Updated interface for managing Google Groups in the Admin console. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Groups | Service accounts in Google Groups and with Groups API now generally available. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Groups | Group membership expiration available in beta. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Groups | Dynamic groups beta enables automatic group membership management. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Groups | New Groups will become the only user experience beginning November 2, 2020. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Groups | Use new APIs to understand and audit group memberships. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Groups | Star favorite conversations in Google Groups. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Identity | Enhanced security for Windows 10 devices now generally available. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Identity | Context-Aware Access for SAML apps available in beta. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Identity | Updated Admin console for 2-Step Verification and SSO for SAML controls. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Identity | Use group-based controls for LDAP client access permissions. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Identity | Use NFC and USB security keys natively on iOS devices. Learn more | 2020-06-01 |
| Identity | Strengthening 2-Step Verification by showing phone prompts to more users. Learn more | 2020-06-15 |
| Identity | Profile photo updates: Unified user photos and new admin controls. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Identity | Manage groups programmatically with the Cloud Identity Groups API beta. Learn more | 2020-08-17 |
| Identity | Context-Aware Access for SAML apps now generally available. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Identity | See apps installed on managed Windows 10 devices. Learn more | 2020-09-21 |
| Jamboard | Host collaborative brainstorms with new digital whiteboarding integration in Google Meet. Learn more | 2020-09-21 |
| Migration | Migrate users and data between G Suite environments more easily. Learn more | 2020-09-21 |
| Mobile management | Distribute certificates for mobile devices via MDM. Learn more | 2020-05-18 |
| Mobile management | Simplify management of company-owned iOS devices with new Apple Business Manager integration. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Mobile management | New device management API available in beta. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Mobile management | New device management API now generally available. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Mobile management | Google Device Policy app ending support for iOS 10 soon. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Mobile management | Managed Android devices must upgrade to Android Device Policy by October 26, 2021. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Security | New data exfiltration protections for G Suite data on iOS devices. Learn more | 2020-04-27 |
| Security | Block apps from accessing G Suite data with app access control. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Security | New beta adds IRM controls for DLP to help protect sensitive content in documents. Learn more | 2020-07-27 |
| Security | Security groups help manage groups used for security and access control. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Security | Filter audit logs and usage reports by groups. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Security | New APIs to sign out users and control 2-Step Verification. Learn more | 2020-09-14 |
| Security | Use new APIs to understand and audit group memberships. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Security | Improved malware protection for users in the Advanced Protection Program. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Sheets | New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Sheets | New comment interface for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Sheets | New document save status and offline indicator for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Sheets | Connected Sheets now generally available, replacing Sheets data connector. Learn more | 2020-06-29 |
| Sheets | Dark theme now available for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. Learn more | 2020-07-06 |
| Sheets | New chart axis customization in Google Sheets: tick marks, tick spacing, and axis lines. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Sheets | New chart text and number formatting options in Sheets. Learn more | 2020-07-20 |
| Sheets | Collaborate with people who are not using a Google account in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Sheets | Automate and expand Connected Sheets updates with new APIs, connections, and capabilities. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Sheets | Office editing on Android brings G Suite collaboration to Microsoft Office files. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Sheets | Dark theme now available for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on iOS. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Sheets | New features to help improve and analyze data in Google Sheets. Learn more | 2020-10-05 |
| Sites | New features for Google Sites: Templates, announcement banners, and access for children with Google Accounts. Learn more | 2020-04-20 |
| Sites | Timelines and tools for transition from classic to new Google Sites. Learn more | 2020-08-03 |
| Sites | Collaborate with people who are not using a Google account in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Slides | New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Slides | New comment interface for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Slides | New document save status and offline indicator for Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Learn more | 2020-06-08 |
| Slides | Dark theme now available for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. Learn more | 2020-07-06 |
| Slides | Review presentations more quickly with new viewing interface on Google Slides Android app. Learn more | 2020-08-03 |
| Slides | Collaborate with people who are not using a Google account in Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
| Slides | Access checker for Slides ensures inserted video and audio is playable. Learn more | 2020-08-24 |
| Slides | Office editing on Android brings G Suite collaboration to Microsoft Office files. Learn more | 2020-09-07 |
| Slides | Dark theme now available for Docs, Sheets, and Slides on iOS. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Tasks | Create and view tasks in the Google Calendar mobile apps. Learn more | 2020-09-28 |
| Vault | Use the Count API to estimate Vault API export sizes. Learn more | 2020-10-12 |
| Voice | Google Voice now generally available in Canada. Learn more | 2020-05-04 |
| Voice | Google Voice Improvements: Use in Gmail and transfer calls. Learn more | 2020-05-25 |
| Voice | Google Voice improvements: Use in Gmail and transfer calls. Learn more | 2020-06-01 |
| Voice | Use Google Voice and Google Fi, now with the same account. Learn more | 2020-06-22 |
| Voice | Ring groups in Google Voice now generally available. Learn more | 2020-08-03 |
| Voice | Assign Google Voice numbers before a port is completed. Learn more | 2020-08-10 |
| Voice | Dark theme now available for Google Voice on iOS. Learn more | 2020-08-31 |
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