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New Google Drive UI to become the default experience

Nov 7, 2014

Since the launch of the new Google Drive UI in June, the new experience has been opt-in, allowing people to try out and become accustomed to the UI and feature set. We’ve since been working on adding a few features that weren’t ready for the launch in June, like the ability to view and manage versions for non-Google file formats, and add caption files or transcript files to videos.

With these features now complete, today’s launch will make the new UI the default experience for people using Drive, while retaining the option for them to return to the old Drive UI via the Settings drop down. In the future, we’ll remove the option to return to the old Drive UI.

Release track:

Rapid release (gradual rollout), with Scheduled release coming early in 2015

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New version of the Google Drive iOS app

Nov 6, 2014

A new version of the Google Drive iOS app, optimized for iOS 8, is now available in the App Store. The app includes some new security and convenience features, including:

Open files from Drive, and save back to Drive, from other apps on your device (iOS 8 only)
Unlock Drive using Touch IDーwe’ve offered the ability to Passcode Lock the Drive app for a while now, so today’s update makes it even easier to keep your files safe (iOS 8 only)
Save videos from Drive to your device’s camera roll (tap File Info icon > Open In > Save Video)

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release

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Launch desktop applications from Google Drive in Chrome

Nov 5, 2014

Today we’re launching a new extension for Chrome that lets you open files from Google Drive directly into a compatible application installed on your computer. This includes apps like advanced image and video editing software, accounting and tax programs, or 3D animation and design tools. So, no matter what you keep in Drive, using the web to access and manage files doesn’t mean you’re limited to using applications that only work in your browser.

To get started, install the latest version of the Drive app for Mac or PC (version 1.18) and sync your files. Then, visit Google Drive in your Chrome browser (make sure you’re on the new Google Drive). Finally, right-click on the file and select “Open with” to see a list of compatible applications on your computer that can open it. For example, you can choose to open a PDF file with Adobe Reader, or a .psd with Photoshop, make your edits and save back changes to Drive which will sync across all your devices and other collaborators.

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release (gradual rollout)

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What’s New in Google Apps newsletter – October 2014

Nov 4, 2014

Check out this month’s “What’s New in Google Apps” newsletter [pdf] for a roundup of all Apps launches from October 2014.Newsletter Archive & Translated Versions (coming soon for October issue)Note: all launches are applicable to all Google Apps ed…

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Additional Gmail reports added to new aggregate reports dashboard

Nov 3, 2014

Building on the recent launch of aggregate reports in Admin console, we’ve launched additional time-series reports for Gmail, with the goal of providing admins more visibility into mail flow.

New reports include:

Outbound Mail Delivery
Outbound Mail Encryption
Inbound Mail Delivery
Inbound Mail Encryption
Inbound Spam

For more detail on these new reports, check the Gmail section of the aggregate reports Help Center article.

To access the aggregate reports dashboard, sign in to the Admin console and click Reports > Aggregate Reports.

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release

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A more modern Gmail app for Android

Nov 3, 2014

Today, the Gmail app for Android is getting updated with a more modern style, sleeker transitions, and a few other handy improvements.

As part of the new design, there’s now a convenient reply button at the bottom of every message, making it quick and easy to continue a conversation when you’re on the go. And if you access the app on your Android tablet, you’ll notice it’s easier to switch between accounts and the different inbox categories.

The updated Gmail app also now supports all email providers, which means you can set up a separate inbox for, say, your Yahoo Mail or Outlook.com addresses using POP/IMAP.

The new app will support all Android 4.0+ devices. It’s available today on all devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop and will be rolling out on Google Play to everyone else over the next few days.

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release

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New Google Calendar app

Nov 3, 2014

Today, we’re introducing a brand new Google Calendar app, built to save you time and help you make the most of every day.

Key features of the app include:

Assists: suggestions that save you time
- When creating a calendar event, we often have to piece together phone numbers, addresses and attendees from lots of different sources, then add them to our calendars manually. With Assists, Calendar can suggest titles, people and places as you type, as well as adapt to your preferences over time. For example, if you often have lunch with your mentor Kelly, Calendar can quickly suggest this when you type ‘l-u-n.’

Schedule View: easy to scan and lovely to look at
- Calendar’s new Schedule view includes photos and maps of the places you’re going, cityscapes of travel destinations, and illustrations of everyday events like dinner, drinks and yoga. These images will bring a little extra beauty to your day, and make it easy to see what’s going on at a glance—perfect for when you’re checking in from your phone or tablet.

The new Google Calendar will work on all Android 4.1+ devices. It’s available today on all devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop, and you’ll be able to download the update from Google Play in the coming weeks. We’re also working hard on a version for iPhone.

Note: The web version of Google Calendar will see some minor terminology changes today (‘Reminders’ become ‘Notifications,’ ‘Privacy becomes Visibility,’ and Privacy level ‘Default’ becomes ‘Calendar Default’).

In addition, once people get the new mobile app, they will be able to set separate Notification defaults for all-day events on web as well as mobile. In the coming weeks, people on web Calendar who haven’t used the app will also see this change. They will be informed the first time they use Calendar after this happens.

Release track:

App available now for both Rapid release and Scheduled release tracks on devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop. Update available for both release tracks on Google Play (for Android 4.1+) in the coming weeks.

Separate Notification defaults for all-day events on web for those who don’t download the app will launch to Rapid domains in two weeks, and to Scheduled release domains two weeks later.

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Notification of migration of Google Forms themes

Nov 3, 2014

As recently communicated, Google Forms is in the process of upgrading older forms to the new version of Google Forms, followed by the auto-upgrading of legacy themes to allow for customization and a better mobile experience moving forward. After t…

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Deprecated Google Calendar APIs (v1, v2) shutting down on November 17th, 2014

Oct 31, 2014

As initially announced in November 2011, and reiterated in June of this year, the older versions (v1, v2) of the Google Calendar API will be shut down on November 17, 2014.Any service dependent on v1 or v2 of the Google Calendar API will no longer work…

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Notification re: Google Talk app for Windows replacement

Oct 30, 2014

Late last year, we announced that the Google Talk app for Windows was being retired. Soon, people using the Google Talk client for Windows will start seeing the following notification within the application: Google Talk app for Windows is no longer sup…

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Enhanced Google Admin app for Android

Oct 30, 2014

The Google Admin app for Android allows super admins to manage their Google for Work products on the go with their Android phones and tablets. The app can be used to manage users and groups, contact support, view audit logs, check notifications and do other common administrative tasks. We’ve launched an update to the app, including the following new features:

Optional 4-digit PIN that works across devices: We’ve added an optional and convenient 4-digit PIN to secure access to the app. You can use the same PIN while logging into the app from any device.
Ability to switch between multiple accounts: Admins who manage multiple domains can now do so from the app without logging out and logging in
Accessibility compliance: The app is now accessibility compliant on all primary flows and use cases
New icons and other fixes: The app now features new sharper icons; several bugs have been fixed

Note that this app works for super admins only and requires API access to be enabled. Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release For more information:

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Notification in older spreadsheets of upcoming migration to new Google Sheets

Oct 30, 2014

Starting next week, people using older spreadsheets (those created prior to Dec 2013, including any subsequent copies) in Google Apps domains on the Rapid release track will see a notification about an upcoming auto-migration to the new version of Google Sheets. They will be directed to the Help Center to learn more.

The actual migration won’t start for another 2-3 weeks, and no action is required as a result of the migration. No data should be affected; however, in rare cases the results of some formulas and some other features may be slightly different. See “What’s different in the new Sheets?” in the Help Center article for more detailed information.

You can tell what version your spreadsheet is in by checking to see if there is a green checkmark at the bottom right of your spreadsheet (the checkmark is found on new Sheets only).

Release track:

Rapid release; the notification will be shown to Scheduled release domains closer to the actual migration date

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New version of the Google Drive app for Android

Oct 29, 2014

A new version of the Google Drive Android app is coming to Google Play. The launch includes:

New Design: The new interface, leveraging some of the Material Design principles recently announced, puts your content front and center and makes creating, uploading and accessing it easier than ever.
Improved Search: The search tool makes it easy to find the content you’re looking for by updating results as you type each letter into the search box.
Better Sharing: Add a custom message when you share a file so your collaborators know why you sent it. You can also turn on link sharing to make the file “public” and set access to view, comment, or edit. This automatically copies the link to the clipboard and allows you to paste it wherever you want.
Enhanced PDF Viewer: A new PDF viewer lets you find, select and copy text in PDFs, and it’s built right into Drive so you don’t need to launch another app.

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release (gradual rollout)

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New features added to the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Android apps

Oct 29, 2014

Several new features are now available in the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Android apps, including:

Incoming items view
- Similar to the one in Drive today, and recently added for iOS, a new Incoming view has been added to the navigation panel, granting quick access to files that have been shared
Make a copy of Google documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Extending the functionality available on the web, it’s now possible to make copies of Google file types on the go
Usability and accessibility improvements

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release

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Unlimited Drive storage for Google Apps for Education

Oct 28, 2014

As initially announced last month, this week we’ll be rolling out unlimited Drive storage to all Google Apps for Education schools at no charge.

Stay tuned for future updates on Google Apps Vault and enhanced auditing tools coming later this year to Google Apps for Education.

Release track:

Rapid release and Scheduled release

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About: Jane Smith

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Website

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Posts by Jane Smith

New Google Drive UI to become the default experience

New version of the Google Drive iOS app

Launch desktop applications from Google Drive in Chrome

What’s New in Google Apps newsletter – October 2014

Additional Gmail reports added to new aggregate reports dashboard

A more modern Gmail app for Android

New Google Calendar app

Notification of migration of Google Forms themes

Deprecated Google Calendar APIs (v1, v2) shutting down on November 17th, 2014

Notification re: Google Talk app for Windows replacement

Enhanced Google Admin app for Android

Notification in older spreadsheets of upcoming migration to new Google Sheets

New version of the Google Drive app for Android

New features added to the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Android apps

Unlimited Drive storage for Google Apps for Education

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