Google Workspace Update: October 2024

Google Workspace Update Summary - October 2024

The summary of essential information about new features and improvements for Google Workspace customers in October 2024

Chat

⭐ Improved widgets for Google Chat app cards

Google has announced new and improved widgets for Chat app cards, including:  Read more.

Modern and sleek style buttons in line with the Google Material Design 3.

The ChipList widget that provides a versatile and visually appealing way to display information. 

An Overflow Menu that can be used in Chat cards to offer additional options and actions 

Customize the control button 

Collapsible text paragraphs 

Availability:  Available to all Google Workspace customers

⭐ Transcriptions now available for voice messages in Google Chat

Google Chat now automatically transcribes voice messages on web and mobile, allowing users to read message content in their preferred or most convenient format. Read more.

Availability:  Available to all Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual Subscribers 

⭐Send video messages in Google Chat

Google Chat now supports video messages, enabling users to convey more information, tone, and emphasis efficiently. This feature is ideal for scenarios like sales or support updates, executive announcements, and team updates, offering a convenient alternative to live meetings. Read more.

Availability:  Available for Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard, Plus, Enterprise Standard, Plus, Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus, Nonprofits and Frontline Starter, Standard 

Meet

⭐ Pronouns are now displayed in Google Meet

Google Meet now displays pronouns on personal video tiles if set and made visible in Google Account settings. Read more.

Availability: Available to all Google Workspace customers

Calendar

⭐ Create birthdays in Google Calendar

Google Calendar on Android now allows users to create and edit birthday events directly, ensuring birthdays aren't missed. Read more.

Availability: Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts. 

Sheet

⭐ Use Gemini in Google Sheets to generate structured tables

Google Sheets now lets users generate structured tables with Gemini in the side panel, streamlining spreadsheet creation by adding format and structure to previously unorganized text ranges. Read more.

Availability: Available for Google Workspace customers with Gemini Business, Enterprise, Education, Education Premium add-ons and users with the Google One AI Premium subscription.

Source: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com