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Announcing our next Certification segment, we are partnering with our friends at Jamf to walk through their Jamf Certified Associate Certification and as always doing a deep dive into how it was setup, how to study and pass the cert. Tune in on Youtube on Sept 26th for the live stream and possibly some giveaways. https://youtube.com/live/7T59sc7JXTI?feature=share

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• Insert links in the Google Sheets app on iOS devices
• Enhanced spam protection through automatic labeling of suspected spam messages in Google Voice
• Birthday decorations for people cards
• Add an organizational unit as an attribute in your external directory

Published Releases

Dual Display on Poly Studio X Series Makes Video Meetings More Productive

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• Google Cloud Next TLDR: Insider's Recap - Innovators Plus Event Only
• Google Extends Lifespan of Chromebooks to 10 Years - WSJ
• Google Blog: Chromebooks will get 10 years of automatic updates
• GCC Events
• Product update and live Q&A: Spaces organized by topic upgrade to in-line threaded spaces in Chat
• Simplify and secure cloud identity management with Google Cloud Identity, Microsoft AD, and Azure AD
• Tips and tricks to getting the most out of Google Workspace with Apps Script
• Deep dive into Google Workspace security: How to make safe and smart collaboration a reality
• Updates to AppSheet databases, INPUT functionality, and expanded access for Workspace editions
• About the Squarespace purchase of Google Domains registrations
• Google Domains has stopped selling new domains
• Google’s emoji mashup maker is now available in Search - The Verge
• Announcing third-party extensions for Duet AI in Workspace, Salesforce as first partner
• Google’s Nest Hub Max is dropping support for Google Meet and Zoom - The Verge

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Google Workspace has made the decision to stop offering G Suite Legacy Free to the grandfathered in users who have been using it for many years now. This was likely an attempt by Google to recoup the lost money from businesses getting away with not paying for a decade, and bring them on to the updated Google Workspace paid plans. What they did not anticipate, was angering their most loyal customer base, us admins who have been using Google Apps from the very beginning. We have added our family members, have over a decade of email history on our accounts, and have purchased content on the various services offered by Google using these accounts.

Listen as we discussed with Workspace experts the impact of this decision, Google's response and general surprise at the backlash, as well as a possible new offering for a Google Workspace Family Plan, and downgrade options.

To watch the video on Youtube, and read the chat that took place alongside, click on this link: G Suite Legacy Free Live Discussion Hosted by Workspace Recap on YouTube Live

Head over to https://www.tabgeeks.com/tabgeeks-blog/gsuitelegacy for the full blog post surrounding this topic. We will be continuously updating our post as this continues to develop.

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New intro today, I shortened it a bit since I am told that people like videos that just jump into it. Let me know what you think in the comments!

Don’t miss our SaaS focused show SaaS Showdown! We just released the second episode of Season 2 Single Pane of Glass, and despite best efforts email is still not dead! Check out our latest episodes from tech community rock stars Rose Layton and Colin McCarthy on our Youtube channel, http://youtube.com/tabgeeks, or search for SaaS Showdown wherever you listen to podcasts.

Special thanks to Jamf for helping us bring you these updates every week! If you’re supporting Apple devices alongside Google Workspace, you need to look at Jamf. Jamf’s tools help manage and secure your Apple devices and integrate them seamlessly into the Google IT ecosystem. Deploy Chrome, connect Google Identity to macOS, bring Zero Trust to life with context-aware access, and more, with Jamf and Google. Whether you have 10 or 10,000 devices in your organization, Jamf can help deliver an incredible Google experience for your end users on Apple. Visit jamf.com/workspacerecap to start your free trial today.

Published Releases

1. Introducing new spacing feature on Google Sites
2. Updated Apps Script integrated development environment will replace the legacy experience by Q4 2022

Other Releases

• Visible Changes Documents
• The Keyword
• Alpha bundle - two emails sent out Thurs, 22 Sept
  • Action required for opt-in features by September 28th & 29th

Other News

• Google Next Session Catalog is Live!
• Google is finally making its to do list and reminder tools work together
• Google and Framework team up to create the Framework Chromebook

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I had a great time at the Google Events in LA and Irvine, the LA office is in the old Spruce Goose hanger, the former home to Howard Hughes wooden aircraft that was an engineering marvel, except for the part where it only flew once. It was 6 times larger than any aircraft built at the time in 1947 with a hanger just as large. They literally built a building inside the hanger, incorporating all the style and history, and that is the Google LA Office! Also.... I mayyyy have had a conversation or two about doing a Google Workspace Focused event at the Spruce Goose office in LA, so! Stay tuned for more on that as it evolves.

Silent Releases

Updated rollout schedule for additional Calendar statuses in Google Chat

We’d like to provide updated rollout information for additional Calendar statuses in Google Chat, previously announced on March 14, 2022:

• Rollout for Rapid release domains will be complete on Wednesday, May 5, 2022
• Rollout for Scheduled release domains will begin on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 and is expected to be complete by Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Published Releases

1. Easily manage storage related activity and policies through new storage management tools in the Admin consoleThis is ON by default for some organizations, like Non-profits
2. Quick access to additional actions when composing a message in Google Chat on iOS
3. Enhanced menus in Google Docs improves findability of key features on desktop
4. Warning banners alert users of suspicious Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides files on web

Other Topics

• A productivity expert’s tips for returning to the office
• On-demand training for Google Workspace – From Beginner to Advanced
• How to link a timestamp in a Google Drive
• [Looking for feedback] A New Workspace Search Concept!

Workspace Recap is the only show dedicated to and discussing all of the changes happening in Google Workspace on a weekly basis, as well as how all these changes affect our users and our businesses. Google Workspace is innovating at a breakneck pace, making it difficult to keep up and keep track. Join us each week as we discuss What’s New in Google Workspace, Upcoming Google Workspace releases, and answer your questions.
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It's time for our HUGE annual recap of Google Workspace updates! Join me, Jesse Nowlin, and Christian Newman, CEO and founder of Rise Digital, as we break down all the biggest changes. Don't miss this comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about Google Workspace in 2024! Here's what we covered: Farewell to Aparna Papu and Welcome Jerry Dishler 👋 Gemini Updates: Take Notes for Me 📝 The Side Panel ➡️ Notebook LM 📒 Gemini App for Everyone! 🎉 Gems 💎 Google Docs Updates: Tabs in Docs 📑 eSignatures ✍️ Google Sheets Updates: Tables 📊 Conditional Notifications 🔔 Generative Tables ✨ Google Chat Updates: Custom Categories for DMs and Spaces 🗂️ Improved Threaded Replies 🧵 Split Screen 🖥️ Drive Notifications in Chat 🔔 Google Drive Updates: Dark Mode ⚫ Redesigned Video Interface 📹 Google Meet Updates: Consolidated Meeting Artifacts 📄 Annotations ✏️ Seamless Device Transfer 🔄 Picture-in-Picture 📸 Redesigned Meeting Controls 🕹️ Google Forms Updates: Responder Role 📝 Google Admin Updates: New Two-Step Verification Experience 🔑 Admins Required to Use 2-Step Verification 🔒 Multi-Party Approvals ✅ Workspace to Workspace Migration 🔄 Gemini and AI Capabilities Coming to Admin Panel ✨ Data Classification 🗂️ Honorable Mentions: Vids 🎬 Chrome OS and the New Action Button 🚀 00:00 2024 Google Workspace Recap 02:48 Leadership Changes and Future Directions 04:33 The Surge of Updates in 2024 06:29 Gemini: The Game Changer of 2024 27:09 Innovations in Google Docs 33:43 Enhancements in Google Sheets 35:42 Generative Tables and Google Sheets Enhancements 37:34 The Evolution of Google Chat 40:34 Google Drive Improvements and Video Features 47:43 Transformative Features in Google Meet 53:45 Updates in Google Forms and Admin Functionality 01:00:51 Workspace Migration and Future Enhancements 01:05:44 Chrome OS Developments and Final Thoughts Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Google Workspace tips and tricks! 👍

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