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Google Workspace Weekly Recap - June 19, 2026

Google Chat now offers discoverable spaces, a new option between private and open, that appear in browsing but require approval to join. Google Voice has integrated Carrier Link for easier phone number and calling plan additions. AI note-taking is also a new feature for Google Voice, recording, transcribing, summarizing calls, and identifying action items. Gemini in Chrome's AI features are expanding to more languages and regions, including Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Administrators can now control temporary chats and conversation deletion for the Gemini app. Google Vids allows for longer Zeo videos, parallel generation, enhanced AI avatars with expanded language support, new defaults, and custom avatar actions. Google Calendar users have an expanded palette of up to 200 custom colors for event personalization. Gemini is integrating with Google Classroom to provide educators with AI assistance tailored to their teaching context. The Calendar API has been enhanced for easier programmatic management of secondary calendars. Google Meet is now available on Android Auto, allowing for hands-free meetings. Finally, Gemini's spreadsheet capabilities are expanding to 28 additional languages, enabling broader collaboration.