Google Workspace Newsletter April 2026

Ransomware detection and file restoration for Google Drive now generally available

In September 2025, Google launched a beta version of its ransomware detection and file recovery feature to help organizations…See more

Introducing guest accounts: Collaborate securely and communicate with non-Workspace users in Google Chat

Today, Google is pleased to announce the official launch of guest accounts on Google Workspace. Guest accounts allow…See more

Generate custom music in Google Vids, powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro

Now you can create custom music in Google Vids, powered by Lyria 3 and Lyria 3 Pro, the latest music creation models from…See more

Create longer musical tracks in the Gemini app with Lyria 3 Pro

Last month, Google introduced 30-second music tracks with Lyria 3, a custom music creation feature designed to spark creativity. Now, Google is also…See more

Safeguarded guest admit flow in Google Meet

The new protected guest acceptance process assists meeting hosts when they respond to meeting join requests from users (also known as "knock-on"). This helps…See more

New ways to customize and interact with your content in NotebookLM

Google is introducing several updates to NotebookLM, giving users more flexibility when…See more

Introducing the new Meetings section in Google Chat

Google is introducing a dedicated Meetings feature in Google Chat — a new way to schedule…See more

Use Help me schedule in Gmail to easily set up a meeting time with multiple guests

Finding a time for a meeting often requires multiple email exchanges, especially when coordinating between multiple internal and external stakeholders. To…See more

Control continuous meeting chat for your organization

Last year, Google launched a feature that allows you to continue your Meet conversation within Google Chat. The rollout of this feature will…See more

Improving the connection between Google Calendar events and Google Meet calls

Reusing the same meeting code for multiple events can sometimes lead to ambiguity and unexpected behaviors, such as…See more

Workspace admins can allow Gemini app conversation sharing for their organizations

Google Workspace admins will have a new control to allow users in their organization to share their Gemini conversations with public links...See more