What’s new in G Suite?

Learn about what new G Suite features and enhancements are available to your users.

  1. Use the Narrow by filter to search by product.
  2. To see the latest releases, click Release week to sort by date. The date indicates the Scheduled Release track.

You can also see products and features planned for G Suite in Upcoming G Suite releases.

ProductDescriptionRelease week (YYYY-MM-DD)
AccountsNine third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SSO apps catalog. Learn more2017-12-04
AccountsEleven third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SAML apps catalog. Learn more2017-12-11
AccountsTwenty-two third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SAML apps catalog. Learn more2018-01-29
AccountsTwelve third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SAML apps catalog. Learn more2018-02-26
AccountsTwenty-five third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SAML apps catalog. Learn more2018-03-12
AccountsTwenty-three third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SAML apps catalog. Learn more2018-03-26
AccountsTwelve third-party applications added to the G Suite pre-integrated SAML apps catalog. Learn more2018-05-14
Admin consoleLike other G Suite applications, you can now block API access to the G Suite Admin, Google Vault, and Google Cloud Platform services. If API access is allowed, you can view all apps currently accessing those services. Learn more2017-11-13
Admin consoleTwo changes to navigation in Admin console reports. Learn more2017-12-04
Admin consoleAutomatically provision users with eight additional apps. Learn more2017-12-18
Admin consoleEasily turn apps on or off in the Admin console. Learn more2017-12-18
Admin consoleDelegate additional Gmail privileges to users. Learn more2018-01-08
Admin consoleIntroducing the security center for G Suite—security analytics and best practices from Google. Learn more2018-01-15
Admin consoleImproved attachment compliance in Gmail. Learn more2018-01-22
Admin consoleNew navigation menu for Admin console. Learn more2018-01-29
Admin consoleG Suite Enterprise customers can track the progress of Google Drive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rule scans the same way they monitor all large tasks, by clicking the hourglass icon in top right corner of the Admin console. Learn more2018-02-05
Admin consoleAutomatically provision users with 4 additional apps. Learn more2018-03-05
Admin consoleImproved user management in the Admin console. Learn more2018-04-09
Admin consoleMore improvements to user management in the Admin console. Learn more2018-04-23
Admin consoleAutomatically provision users with six additional apps. Learn more2018-04-30
Admin consoleExport all your G Suite data in one step. Learn more2018-05-07
Admin consoleMaking Admin Quarantine easier, quicker, and safer. Learn more2018-05-14
CalendarUpdate Google Calendar resources using the Calendar Resource APIs. Learn more2017-12-11
CalendarDuplicate and copy Google Calendar events in the Calendar Android app.2018-01-29
CalendarEvent details now supported by Calendar Interop. Learn more2018-04-23
ChromeA more secure sign-in flow on Chrome. Learn more2018-05-07
ContactsSee people’s profile information in new cards in G Suite apps. Learn more2018-04-23
DirectoryGroup users into multiple directories in G Suite. Learn more2018-04-09
DocsNew languages now supported in Google Docs and Slides files, as well as Docs editors templates. Learn more2017-11-06
DocsInsert images more easily in Google Docs, Slides, and Drawings. Learn more2017-11-06
DocsTo remind people to use folders (and not just My Drive!) to organize their files, we now show which folder a Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file is currently in when a user taps to edit its title. 2017-11-13
DocsCopy comments and suggestions in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Learn more2017-11-27
DocsWe've made some small changes to the side menu in the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides iOS apps. Among other things, you'll now see the settings icon in the top right corner and the account switcher at the bottom of the menu.2017-12-04
DocsNew categories and languages for templates in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Learn more2017-12-11
DocsImproving the menus and toolbars in Google Docs and Slides. Learn more2018-01-01
DocsInsert an image by taking a snapshot from your webcam in Google Docs, Slides, and Drawings. Learn more2018-01-08
DocsWhen in Print Layout mode, you can merge (and unmerge) cells in tables in the Google Docs Android app. Learn more2018-01-08
DocsMore menu improvements in Google Docs and Slides. Learn more2018-01-29
DocsImproving the menus in Google Docs editors. Learn more2018-02-26
DocsImprove collaboration in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides with Activity dashboard. Learn more2018-03-05
DocsQuick Access for Docs now available. Learn more2018-03-12
DocsMenu and toolbar updates in Google Docs editors. Learn more2018-03-19
DocsCopy a previous version of your document, spreadsheet, or presentation in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on the web. Learn more2018-04-30
DriveThe “Get link” option in the Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides iOS apps has been replaced with two new actions (“Copy link” and “Link sharing") to make it more clear when a user is distributing a URL vs. changing access rights to a file. Learn more2017-11-06
DriveControl who can move your domain’s content out of Team Drives. Learn more2017-11-27
DriveSearch within a folder in Google Drive. Learn more2018-01-08
DriveView your Slack activity from within Google Drive. Learn more2018-01-29
DriveEmail members of a Team Drive. Learn more2018-02-12
DriveNew Drive File Stream settings for your organization’s deployment. Learn more2018-02-19
DriveNew ways to comment on Microsoft files (and more) in Google Drive. Learn more2018-03-12
DriveFind shared content with new file organization in Google Drive. Learn more2018-03-19
DriveFind shared content with new file organization in Google Drive. Learn more2018-03-19
DriveSmarter sharing of files with updated Google Drive Access checker. Learn more2018-04-23
G SuiteG Suite Enterprise for Education now available. Learn more2018-04-16
G SuiteDisplay your organization’s brand in the Google bar. Learn more2018-04-23
GmailInstall Gmail Add-ons for your entire domain. Learn more2018-01-08
GmailWhen users copy content and data from Microsoft Word or Excel into a Gmail message, that content and data will now retain its formatting—from colors and bullets to cells and borders.2018-02-12
GmailSmart Reply in Gmail now available in French. Learn more2018-02-26
GmailInbox types now supported in the Gmail app for Android. Learn more2018-03-05
GmailWith new security and intelligent features, the new Gmail means business. Learn more2018-04-23
GmailDefine rules to handle Gmail confidential mode messages. Learn more2018-05-07
GmailWork offline in the new Gmail. Learn more2018-05-07
GmailGmail will now remind you to respond. Learn more2018-05-14
Google+New Google+ community metrics for G Suite admins and community moderators. Learn more2017-12-11
Google+Subscribe to Highlights notifications for Google+ communities and collections. Learn more2018-03-26
GroupsFor new groups in your domain that you or your users create with Google Groups for Business, you can now set the default for who can view that group’s topics. Learn more2018-03-19
HangoutsHangouts Chat now generally available. Learn more2018-02-26
Hangouts MeetRecord a Hangouts Meet meeting and save it to Google Drive. Learn more2017-11-13
Hangouts MeetEasily copy Hangouts Meet conference information across your Google Calendar events. Learn more2017-12-11
Hangouts MeetHost Hangouts Meet meetings with up to 50 participants. Learn more2017-12-11
Hangouts MeetDial into Hangouts Meet from nine additional markets. Learn more2018-01-08
Hangouts MeetPinch to zoom in and see presentations up close while in a meeting in the Hangouts Meet Android app. Learn more2018-02-12
Hangouts MeetWarning message shown to iOS users who don’t have Hangouts Meet enabled. Learn more2018-03-19
Hangouts MeetCall a US or Canadian phone number for free from Hangouts Meet. Learn more2018-04-02
Hangouts MeetDial into Hangouts Meet from six additional markets. Learn more2018-04-09
Hangouts MeetAll G Suite customers can now create Hangouts Meet meetings with dial-in phone numbers. Learn more2018-05-07
Hangouts MeetDial into Hangouts Meet from four additional markets. Learn more2018-05-07
Hangouts MeetUsers with Android devices whose accounts aren’t Hangouts Meet-enabled will now see a message the first time they open the Meet app to let them know why they can join, but not create, meetings. Learn more2018-05-14
IdentityAttach your security key to an Android device via USB. Learn more2018-01-29
IdentityAll G Suite customers can now manage security keys for two-step verification. Learn more2018-03-19
IdentityControl session length for Google services on the web. Learn more2018-03-26
IdentityReceive Google prompts on iOS devices via the Gmail app. Learn more2018-04-16
JamboardCreate and edit objects in jams on your mobile phone. Learn more2017-11-06
JamboardJamboard now a core G Suite service. Learn more2018-01-22
JamboardAutodraw, external camera/speaker support and more with the latest Jamboard release. Learn more2018-02-19
JamboardAutomatic document closeout, custom backgrounds and more with the latest Jamboard release. Learn more2018-03-19
JamboardJamboard files now appear in Google Drive. Learn more2018-03-26
JamboardG Suite Basic, Business, Enterprise, and Education customers can now connect audio devices (like speakers, microphones, and conferencing equipment) to a Jamboard with a USB cable. They’ll be able to select the feed they want to use in the settings panel of the Jamboard kiosk. Learn more2018-04-09
KeepView all your missed reminders (those you saw but didn't delete or mark done) under "Fired" in the Reminders section of the Google Keep Android app. Learn more2018-01-01
KeepYou can now now view all your missed reminders (those you saw but didn't delete or mark done) under "Fired" in the Reminders section of Google Keep on the web. Learn more2018-04-16
KeepView all your missed reminders (those you saw but didn't delete or mark done) under "Fired" in the Reminders section of the Google Keep iOS app. Learn more2018-04-23
Mobile managementProtect corporate data on compromised iOS devices. Learn more2017-12-11
Mobile managementProtect corporate data on non-compliant managed Android devices. Learn more2017-12-11
Mobile managementPublish private apps to multiple organizations. Learn more2018-01-29
Mobile managementManage Android devices without the Google Apps Device Policy app. Learn more2018-01-29
Mobile managementChange to setup flow for company-owned Android devices. Learn more2018-02-12
Mobile managementManage app runtime permissions on Android devices with Google Mobile Management. Learn more2018-02-08
Mobile managementAllow users to install any app on their managed Android devices. Learn more2018-04-16
Mobile managementGoogle Mobile Management supports managed configurations for Android apps. Learn more2018-04-30
SecurityStay secure with advanced anti-phishing and malware capabilities. Learn more2018-03-19
SecurityStay secure with default-on mobile management. Learn more2018-03-19
SecurityHelping G Suite customers stay secure with new proactive phishing protections and management controls. Learn more2018-03-19
SecuritySession length controls for domains using SAML. Learn more2018-04-16
SheetsImproved accessibility for Google Sheets, Slides, and Drawings. Learn more2018-01-08
SheetsPivot to the cloud: intelligent features in Google Sheets help businesses uncover insights. Learn more2018-01-22
SheetsGet more control over chart data labels in Google Sheets. Learn more2018-05-07
SheetsNew macro recorder and formatting options in Google Sheets. Learn more2018-05-07
SitesAccess your site’s published URL with just one click in the new Google Sites (simply tap “Copy published site link” in the top right portion of your screen).2017-11-20
SitesEasily add a site-wide footer in the new Google Sites. Learn more2017-12-11
SitesEmbed HTML and JavaScript in the new Google Sites. Learn more2018-01-01
SitesWhen editing in the new Google Sites, you can now search for specific pages from within the Pages tab on the righthand side of the screen.2018-01-15
SitesIn the new Google Sites, advanced users can specify a custom persistent URL for pages. This will help them integrate their sites with other systems requiring a fixed page URL. Learn more2018-02-05
SitesPublish sites to a specific audience in the new Google Sites. Learn more2018-02-26
SitesNew Sites published by users with a subdomain email address will now use the subdomain in the published site URL, instead of the primary domain (for example, sites.google.com/subdomain.com/ site-name instead of sites.google.com/domain.com/site-name).2018-03-19
SitesAdd a custom favicon in the new Google Sites. Learn more2018-03-26
SitesAdd custom links to the navigation bar in the new Google Sites. Learn more2018-04-23
SitesSee a site’s owner and request edit access in the new Google Sites. Learn more2018-04-30
SlidesA new sidebar in Google Slides and Drawings on the web now allows users to add custom effects (e.g. drop shadows and reflections) to their shapes and images. Learn more2017-11-20
SlidesUsers can draw on their slides when presenting in the Google Slides iOS app. Learn more2018-03-05
SlidesNew in Google Slides—linking in Google Docs, guides and rulers, and improved commenting. Learn more2018-04-30
VaultGoogle Vault support for Hangouts Chat. Learn more2018-02-26
VoicePreviously, the history of Google Voice messages sent and received via Google Hangouts was only visible in Hangouts. It will now appear in Voice as well. Learn more2018-04-09