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Google Workspace Weekly Recap - October 16, 2026
Google Meet now employs post-quantum cryptography for enhanced security on web clients and meeting room hardware, with mobile support forthcoming. This upgrade protects data from future quantum computing threats without altering the user experience. Assured Controls rules are introduced in Google Workspace Admin Console for more precise enforcement of Access Management and Access Approvals policies on Drive files. Google Meet's post-meeting screen now offers "next steps" powered by Gemini and Workspace Studio to automate repetitive tasks like drafting emails or exporting action items. Android users can now switch from being a live stream viewer to a participant in Google Meet with audio and video. Skills in the Gemini app are rolling out, with companion features like sharing and Google Drive integration arriving soon. Google Drive now allows direct previewing of client-side encrypted PDF and image files within the browser, eliminating the need for downloads. Gmail's AI Inbox, designed to highlight important to-dos and summarize updates, is now available to paid Google Workspace users. Gmail Live, offering a conversational AI voice search experience directly from the inbox, is also rolling out to paid Workspace mobile users. These updates are part of recent announcements from the Workspace Updates blog.