Google is backing down after igniting a firestorm, and will not force free, legacy G Suite accounts to upgrade to paid Google Workspace plans.
Google Updates Workspace and Google Assistant for Remote Work
Google has made significant updates to Workspace and Google Assistant to better facilitate remote and hybrid work models.
Google Sued For Collecting Children’s Personal Data
Google is facing yet another privacy-related issue, with New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas suing the company for collecting children’s personal data.
Google Shutting Down App Maker
Google has announced it is shutting down App Maker, its low-code development environment. App Maker was unveiled in 2016 and provided a way for IT departments, developers and enthusiasts to create apps to improve G Suite workflows. App Maker users…
Google Bringing AI-Powered Smart Compose to Docs
Smart Compose, one of Google’s more controversial features is making the jump from Gmail to Docs. Smart Compose is an AI-driven feature that Google unveiled last year. The feature was built on Smart Reply and uses machine learning to suggest…
Google Hires Former VP of Microsoft’s Office Product Group
Business Insider is reporting that Google has hired Javier Soltero, a former head of strategy for Microsoft Office. Soltero had left Microsoft in late 2018 amid internal reorganization. In his new role with Google, Soltero will take over as Vice…
People Without Google Accounts Can Now Collaborate on G Suite
Google has a new beta feature that will allow people without a Google account to work on G Suite documents. This will make sharing and collaboration easier and hopefully entice more people into giving G Suite a Working on a…
Google Calendar’s New ‘Out of Office’ Mode Helps Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Google has finally taken steps to make their Calendar more flexible. The company has rolled out two new features that will allow users to customize their schedules on a daily basis and mark events as “out of office.” Our lives…
Google Upgrades Its Paid Storage Plans with More Options
On Monday, Google announced updates to its paid storage plans under Google Drive. Called Google One, customers will have access to expanded storage at lower price points, plus a bevy of other benefits. With Google One, consumers can get 100GB…
Google Drive Update Will Use AI to Help Organize and Retrieve Shared Files
Google Drive is an indispensable cloud-based tool for countless organizations worldwide. Its file sharing and synchronization services allow users to store and share all kinds of data within their group, enhancing their overall productivity through seamless collaboration. However, Google Drive…
Dropbox Announces Plans to Integrate Google G Suite Tools into Its Platform
One of the minor inconveniences plaguing the modern day workplace is the proliferation of different apps and tools that might not be totally compatible with each other. Thankfully, users of both Dropbox and Google Suite will have it easier in…
Google Site Search Being Phased Out
Google Site Search is being discontinued according to multiple reports. Google emailed its Site Search customers saying that starting April 1, 2017, new purchased and renewals of GSS will not be available. The product will completely shut down on April…