G Suite Roundup (Feb 10, 2020)

Here are the top updates for Gmail, Google Sheets, and Hangouts Meet, including a key deadline extension for admins and developers.

1. New Features Coming to Gmail “Multiple Inboxes”

• What’s New: Gmail is receiving a series of interface upgrades, including independent scrolling for inboxes, a single unified toolbar, and adjustable section widths when configured on the right side.

• Important Change: The 3-pane inbox layout is being discontinued.

• Rollout Schedule:

  • Rapid Release: Starts February 20, 2020

  • Scheduled Release: Starts March 5, 2020

2. Sheets API v4 Migration Deadline Extended

• What Changed: The deadline to migrate organizational apps to Sheets API v4 has been pushed back to April 9, 2020 (originally March 3, 2020).

• Action Required: Developers and admins have additional time to update custom scripts and integrations to prevent service disruptions.

3. Native Hangouts Meet Support for Safari

• What’s New: G Suite users can now run Hangouts Meet natively in Safari 13+, including built-in support for screen sharing.

• Availability: Live immediately for all G Suite customers with no admin setup required.

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