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Issue #136 / 21-JAN-2026

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Automatic addition of owned secondary calendars to your calendar list

 

All secondary calendars you own will now consistently be displayed in your calendar list in Google Calendar. Your calendar list is visible in your Calendar settings page. This change ensures that owners always have direct access to manage the settings, sharing permissions, and lifecycle of the calendars they are responsible for. 

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Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence

 

You can now personalize Gemini by connecting Google apps with a single tap. Launching as a beta in the U.S., this marks Google’s next step toward making Gemini more personal, proactive and powerful. Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful. If you turn it on, you control exactly which apps to link, and each one supercharges the experience.

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Forward messages in Google Chat

 

To make it easier to share information across different conversations, Google is introducing the ability to forward messages in Google Chat. This new feature eliminates the need for manual workarounds such as copying and pasting text or sharing screenshots.

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Editing password-protected Microsoft Office files directly in Google Drive

 

You can now edit Microsoft Office files that are password-protected, directly within Docs, Sheets, and Slides. When a user attempts to open a protected file in Drive, they will be prompted to enter the password with the option to View or Edit. Selecting “Preview” opens the document in read-only Preview mode without removing the password.

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Flow now available as an additional Google service for Workspace customers

 

Flow is an AI-powered filmmaking tool built with and for creatives, allowing users to transform simple ideas into high-definition videos in minutes. Flow is now available as an additional Google service with granular admin controls. This ensures admins can enable the right users to benefit from Flow’s capabilities while managing data and access according to their organization’s needs.

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