New updates
Find and insert GIFs faster on Google Chat on iOS Devices
You can now easily browse, select and insert GIFs while using the Chat iOS mobile app. When enabled by your admin, select the “GIF” icon in the Google Chat compose bar. We hope this makes it easier for you to express yourself when interacting with your colleagues. Read more.
Set a custom duration for “Do Not Disturb” in Google Chat on web and iOS devices
You can now set the duration of your “Do Not Disturb” status to a specific date and time. We hope this feature gives you the flexibility to mute notifications the way it best suits you. This feature is now available on web, Android and iOS devices. Read more.
Previous announcements
New admin controls for access to discoverable spaces in Google Chat
We’ve added the ability for Admins to set the default for newly created spaces and enable sharing scoped to specific audiences. Read more.
Available to Google Workspace Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Education Standard customers.
Admins can set the default for new spaces and define more granular target audiences for Discoverable Spaces
End-users can select admin-defined audiences from space access drop-down
Context-Aware Access remediator provides more context for access denials
Admins using Context-Aware Access can now provide more information to end users when their access is blocked using the user remediation feature. Read more.
Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Cloud Identity Premium customers.
Mark your important tasks with a star in Google Tasks
You can now mark important tasks with a star in Google Tasks. Additionally, you’ll be able to view or sort your starred items across various tasks lists in the new starred view. Read more.