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Claude now works inside Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Anthropic's Claude for Google Workspace add-on puts a Claude sidebar inside your Google files, with connectors to create and edit files from Claude chat.
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Google Skills start rolling out to Workspace: and the first breaking change is already here
Skills begin replacing Gems in Google Workspace from 5 October 2026. Admins can no longer add 'Ask a Gem' steps in Workspace Studio.
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Google Skills replaces Gems in Gemini and Workspace: what you need to know
Google Skills, reusable slash-command prompt modules in open SKILL.md format, permanently replaces Gems from October 2026.
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Google Workspace Studio flows get custom triggers, Apps Script steps, third-party integrations, and webhooks
Google adds four new automation capabilities to Workspace Studio Flows, with admin controls from 17 September and end-user features from 21 September 2026.
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Gemini in Workspace now connects to Asana, Salesforce, HubSpot and four more business tools via MCP
Google has added seven MCP-powered integrations to Gemini in Workspace, letting users query Salesforce, HubSpot, QuickBooks and more without leaving Google apps.
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Google brings 100,000+ publisher books into Gemini Notebook with Expert Intelligence
Google's Expert Intelligence lets Workspace users and students query over 100,000 books inside Gemini Notebook, grounded in purchased ebook text.
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Google's Gemini desktop app is now available for Windows 10 and 11
Google's native Gemini app lands on Windows 10 and 11 with Alt+Space access, Workspace integration, Gemini Spark, and image and video generation.
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Google Workspace Studio Flows gets four new automation steps for Drive, Chat, and Gmail
Google Workspace Studio Flows adds Move Drive file, Copy Drive file, Send a Chat reply, and Reply to email steps, rolling out in September 2026.
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Google Pics is now generally available in Google Workspace
Google Pics, the AI image-generation and object-level editing tool, is generally available for Business Standard and above from 1 September 2026.
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Google Workspace admins can now use context-aware access policies to control Gemini Enterprise sign-in
From 8 September 2026, Gemini Enterprise admins can apply CAA policies to restrict who authenticates into Gemini based on device, location, and more.
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Admin Assist brings Gemini into the Google Admin Console for Business edition super admins
Google's Admin Assist adds a Gemini Sidepanel and AI-powered Search Overviews to the Admin Console for Business edition super admins.
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Google is replacing the Gemini side panel in Chat with Ask Gemini: here's what changes on 26 August 2026
Google retires the Gemini side panel in Chat on 26 August 2026, replacing it with Ask Gemini in Chat. Old conversation history does not migrate.
Security & Governance
Google Workspace gets two new DLP controls for Gemini and agentic flows
From 20 August 2026, Workspace admins gain Gemini DLP and Agent DLP: runtime controls to protect sensitive data in AI and automated workflows.
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Gemini in Google Classroom now available to K: 12 students of all ages from 10 August 2026
Google is expanding Gemini in Classroom to K: 12 students of all ages, with AI study tools built directly into the assignment experience.
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Gemini Omni Flash arrives in Google Vids for Scheduled Release enterprise tenants on 5 August 2026
Google Vids' Gemini Omni Flash features: text-prompt video editing and personal avatars, reach Scheduled Release enterprise tenants from 5 August 2026.
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Google Removes the Admin Toggle for Gemini 3.5 Flash — Here's What IT Teams Need to Know
As of June 9, 2026, Gemini 3.5 Flash is the permanent, non-disableable default in Gemini Enterprise. The admin toggle is gone for good.
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Google Workspace gets voice features in Gmail and Docs, a new image editor, and smarter inbox tools
Google adds voice-first features to Gmail, Docs and Keep, launches image editor Google Pics, and expands AI Inbox at Google I/O 2026.
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Gemini in Google Slides can now build your whole presentation from a prompt
Google's June 29 update lets Gemini generate complete, multi-slide presentations grounded in Drive files, with style-matching and higher limits until August 1.