Google Workspace Wednesday

Issue #157 / 17-JUN-26

Countdown to the End of Chrome Apps

Change is the only constant in the cloud world, and Google is entering the final stages of a major transition. Google will phase out Chrome Apps in favor of modern Web Apps. If your organization does not use Chrome Apps in your environment, you can safely disregard this update. However, if you rely on them for kiosks, digital signage, or user sessions, it is time for you to review the discontinuation timelines.

Google Vault now supports retention rules and litigation holds for Gemini app

Google Vault now supports retention rules and litigation holds for the Gemini app on web and mobile. Previously, administrators were able to use Vault to search Gemini app conversations and export those search results. With this update, administrators can now also create, update, and delete default retention rules, custom retention rules, and litigation holds for the Gemini app.

New discoverable space setting in Google Chat

Google Chat is expanding how users can find and join spaces by adding a third access option called "Discoverable." Previously, spaces were either private (invite-only) or open (anyone in the organization can find and join). Discoverable spaces provide a new option between the two: they appear when users browse for spaces within their organization, but the conversation history and messages remain private until an owner or manager approves a user's request to join.

Simplify the move to Google Workspace with new migration and interoperability features

Making the move to a new platform can be a big undertaking and includes concerns about data migration costs, potential disruption during the transition, and maintaining cross-platform collaboration. So, Google has unveiled a smoother path to Workspace. It introduced powerful new features that make data migration faster and less expensive, while also supporting smoother cross-platform collaboration for all your productivity apps, from Microsoft Teams to Office.

Carrier Link for Google Voice

Carrier Link allows Workspace customers to easily add phone numbers and calling plans from a certified local carrier, leveraging a pre-configured multi-tenant implementation of SIP Link. This simplifies the process of setting up a cloud phone system, allowing customers to make and receive calls with payment handled by their local carrier and minimal configuration. Carrier Link is especially helpful for small businesses that want a reliable connection without the hassle of setting up their own hardware.

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