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Google Workspace Updates Recap February 9th - 13th

By Jonathan Alvarez 2 min read

Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog earlier this week. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.

Move shared content in Google Meet to a separate window with the “Open in new window” option

We’re introducing the ability for meeting participants to move screen shared content into a standalone window with the “Open in new window” option. | Learn more about how to move shared content in Google Meet to a separate window with the “Open in new window” option.
  

Data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar now available in beta

We’re introducing data loss prevention (DLP) policies for Google Calendar in beta. Currently, DLP policies protect Calendar attachments such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides in meeting invites. | Learn more about data loss prevention policies for Google Calendar.
  

Control if new Meet hardware can join calls with a new on/off setting

We’re introducing a “Video calling” setting for Google Meet hardware, allowing you to turn video calling on or off for a device. | Learn more about new Meet hardware can join calls with new on/off setting.

  

Introducing Figma in Google Chat

The Figma for Google Workspace add-on helps teams seamlessly collaborate on Figma files and keep everyone on the same page without switching context. | Learn more about how The Figma for Google Workspace add-on helps teams seamlessly collaborate on Figma files.

  

Listen to audio summaries in Google Docs

Audio summaries in Google Docs, a new Gemini-powered feature that enables you to listen to a brief overview of your document, can help you get up to speed quickly and understand the most important parts of your content. | Learn more about how to listen to audio summaries in Google Docs.
 
  

About the author

Jonathan Alvarez

Jonathan, a Scaled Account Program Manager, has helped small and medium-sized businesses leverage Google Cloud technology. With three-plus years of business development experience, Jonathan is passionate about helping businesses transform and innovate with cloud solutions.

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