Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - August 9, 2024

- Appointment slots booking pages in Google Calendar are discontinued, and all new appointments must be booked through appointment schedules. - Dark mode is now available in Google Classroom on mobile for a more comfortable viewing experience. - AppSheet database automation events allow users to trigger workflows based on changes made directly in their AppSheet database. - Admins can now configure third-party apps to be limited by specific Google API scopes, providing more granular control. - Student engagement data on assignments with Google Drive attachments is now surfaced in Google Classroom, giving teachers visibility into student progress. - "Take notes for me" in Google Meet will soon be available, allowing AI-powered note-taking during meetings. Admins can pre-configure access settings. - Live-stream bandwidth consumption can be significantly reduced using eCDN for Google Meet. - Google Sheets now offers the option to convert data to dropdown chips. - A new PDF viewing experience is available in the side panel of Google Drive. - Gemini, the new Google Drive experience, introduces improved table functionality in Google Sheets.