This week’s updates focus on migrating users to Google Chat, streamlining the Admin console, and enhancing mobile collaboration across Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
1. Simplified Migration to Google Chat
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What’s New: Admins can now switch their entire organization from classic Hangouts to Google Chat at once using the Chat Preferred setting.
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Why It Matters: Migrating all users simultaneously prevents communication issues—such as missed messages—that happen when teams are split across classic Hangouts and Google Chat.
2. Admin Console UX Improvements
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API Client Access: Moved to
Security>API Controls>Domain-wide Delegationwith a clearer layout and added capabilities. -
G Suite Marketplace Apps (GSM): Updated interface featuring expanded controls, including a “partially approved” status, scope grouping by API buckets, and visible OAuth client IDs.
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Roles Homepage: Redesigned dashboard allows admins to quickly view system/custom roles and assigned administrators, with quick-action buttons for fast role management.
3. Redesigned Mobile Comments & Actions
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What’s New: A new interface for comments and action items in Docs, Sheets, and Slides makes remote collaboration faster and more intuitive on mobile devices.
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Availability: Currently available for Android devices. Enabled automatically with no admin setup required.
Questions about these updates? Send our team a message to learn more!
