August 15, 2025
Google Workspace Updates Recap - August 15, 2025
Previous announcements
The announcements below were published on the Workspace Updates blog since July 18. Please refer to the original blog posts for complete details.
Thumbnail previews will now show on video progress bar in Google Drive
when hovering over a newly uploaded video’s progress bar in Google Drive, you’ll see a thumbnail preview that allows you to quickly view and navigate to specific parts of a video. | Learn more about using the preview thumbnail to find the right moments in Google Drive videos.
Adding AI image editing features to Google Slides and Google Vids
Building upon generative image capabilities across Google Workspace, we’re excited to introduce two AI image editing features in Google Slides and Google Vids - removing the background and expanding the background. | Learn more about the new AI image editing features in Slides and Vids.
Use Gemini in Google Docs to generate images on Android devices
Building upon the ability to generate images using Gemini in Google Docs on web, we’re excited to announce you can now generate images in Docs on your Android mobile device. | Learn more about generating images in Docs on Android.
Receive more in-depth responses from Gemini in Google Drive on PDF queries
Google Drive now leverages a 1M token context window with large PDFs that will provide users with more helpful, comprehensive responses. | Learn more about the expanded context window for PDFs in Drive.
Sorting your notes in Google Keep on Android devices
In the Google Keep app on your Android device, you can now sort your notes in the primary browse view by “date created” and “date modified.” | Learn more about the new note sorting options in Keep.
Quickly add events to Google Calendar with Gemini in Gmail on mobile
Previously only available on web, you can now add an event to your calendar directly from an email using Gemini in Gmail on Android and iOS devices. With this update, Gemini will automatically detect calendar related content in your email and an “Add to calendar” button will appear. | Learn more about using Gemini to add events to your Calendar from Gmail.
Full screen for screen sharing in Google Meet
A full screen option now appears when viewing a presentation or sharing your screen. This option increases the size of the presentation by maximizing the Meet UI and reducing the size of meeting participants using sidebar view. Learn more about using full screen in Google Meet.
Language expansion for “suggested next steps” when using “Take Notes for Me”
We’re expanding the language availability for “suggested next steps” within Google Meet's Take notes for me feature to include: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish | Learn more about using suggested next steps in new languages.
Train multiple models for AI classification for Google Drive on demand
We’re introducing several changes to make the act of training custom AI models for data classification in Google Drive more efficient, including Multi-model Support, On-demand Training, and Refreshed UI. | Learn more about training multiple models for AI classification for Google Drive on demand.
Introducing Video Overviews and upgrades to the Studio panel in NotebookLM
To provide users with a more educational and visual experience, we’re excited to introduce Video Overviews. Users can now turn documents, slides, charts and more into engaging explainer videos that are narrated by an AI voice. Video Overviews are expertly-crafted visual walkthroughs of the content you provide, pulling in images, diagrams, quotes, and numbers from your source material. | Learn more about Video Overviews in Notebook LM.
Automatic Room Check-in in Google Meet with Proximity Detection
To simplify the process of joining meetings for those using companion mode on laptops within a conference room, we're introducing automatic room check-in via ultrasound proximity detection. | Learn more about Automatic Room Check-in in Google Meet with Proximity Detection.
Audit log changes for select Google Meet hardware settings
Recently, we’ve made updates to the Google Meet Hardware audit logs experience. As we continue to make adjustments and remove references to outdated products (ie Chromebox), we are moving audit logs for certain settings. | Learn more about which settings are moving where.
Upcoming changes to reboot, alert, and log settings for Google Meet hardware devices
In the coming weeks, we will introduce changes to multiple settings in Google Meet hardware admin console that will offer new capabilities and a better experience for admins. These changes will impact the Alert configuration, Time zone , Log upload settings, device state reporting, and scheduled reboot . | Learn more about the new Google Meet hardware admin console settings.
Google Meet logs will now show encryption type for call endpoints
We’re adding an additional data field for Google Meet log events: encryption_type, which will indicate whether standard cloud encryption or client-side encryption was used for a call endpoint. | Learn more about these log events updates.
Export Gemini Audit logs to BigQuery
Admins can now export Gemini Audit logs to BigQuery Export for further analysis of user activity when interacting with Gemini across Workspace apps. | Learn more about accessing and analyzing Gemini Audit logs.
Granular OAuth consent in Google Apps Editor Add-ons
Earlier this year, we launched an improved version of the OAuth consent screen to the Apps Script IDE and unpublished Editor Add-ons that allows users to specify which individual scopes they would like to authorize for that script. Now, this more granular OAuth consent screen will be expanding to an additional Apps Script execution type - Editor add-ons powered by Apps Script. | Learn more about Granular OAuth consent in Google Apps Editor Add-ons.
Introducing enhanced interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams — powered by NextPlane
To better support Google Workspace customers operating in multi-platform environments, interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams is now available through NextPlane OpenHub. This enables real-time, cross-platform messaging and collaboration. | Learn more about the enhanced interoperability between Google Chat and Microsoft Teams.
Build and deploy a single app across Chat, Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more with the Workspace add-ons framework
Previously available as part of the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program, we're excited to announce that the ability for developers to build Google Chat apps using the Workspace add-on framework is now generally available. | Learn more about the Workspace add-ons framework.
Approval workflow for enterprise users to request access to unconfigured apps
We’re introducing a new approval workflow option for enterprise users to request access to third-party apps that have not been explicitly configured via App Access Control (AAC) by an admin. | Learn more about the new approval workflow for enterprise users to request access to unconfigured apps.
Deploy Context-Aware Access levels in “Warn” mode
Admins can now select “Warn” as an action when deploying context-aware access (CAA) levels. When applied, end users will see a warning message if they do not meet their admin defined conditions for accessing Google Workspace applications. | Learn more about "Warn" mode in Context Aware Access.
New study tools in the Gemini app to help you learn more effectively
We’re introducing several new features in the Gemini app designed to create a more dynamic and effective learning experience. You can now build a deeper understanding with Guided Learning, prepare for exams with helpful study tools, and understand information more easily with integrated visuals and YouTube videos. | Learn more about new study tools in the Gemini app.
Use Gemini to create illustrated storybooks
You can now use Gemini to craft personalized, illustrated storybooks about any topic with read-aloud narration. You can create a story by simply describing the storybook you want in a prompt and Gemini will create a unique 10-page illustrated storybook complete with custom audio narration. | Learn more about illustrated storybooks with Gemini.
Adding NotebookLM and Gems to Gemini Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI™)
NotebookLM is now integrated with Gemini LTI™. As a result, educators can create Notebooks per week/topic and publish them within Gemini LTI. In the coming weeks, Gems will also be integrated with Gemini LTI™. Gemini LTI™, an AI-powered assistant that can integrate into third party Learning Management Systems (LMS). | Learn more about NotebookLM and Gems in Gemini LTI.
NotebookLM is now available to all education users
We are expanding support for the NotebookLM for Google Workspace for Education users of all ages. | Learn more about the expansion of availability for NotebookLM.
Increased limits to Gemini 2.5 Pro for Gemini for Education users, free of charge
Announced last month, Gemini for Education provides default access to our premium AI models, and now comes with significantly higher limits than what consumers get at no cost, plus enterprise-grade data protection and an admin-managed experience as a core Workspace service. | Learn more about the increased limits for Gemini for Education users.
Note that previously these recaps also had information on completed rollouts. Now, that information can be found in the weekly Release Radar newsletter. If you don't have access to the Release Radar and would like to get it, please contact your Google rep.