Google Workspace Updates
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Google Workspace Weekly Recap - September 11, 2026
Google Sheets now allows users to incorporate Google Fonts directly into their charts for custom styling. A new 1Password app for Google Chat streamlines IT and HR processes by integrating notifications and approvals. Context-aware access controls have been introduced for Gemini Enterprise in the Admin console to enhance security. Google Chat now features persistent drafts, automatically saving unsent messages and syncing them across devices. Gemini acts as an intelligent orchestrator across Workspace, enabling users to create content, schedule events, and coordinate tasks without switching apps. Automatic room check-in for Google Meet on mobile devices simplifies joining meetings within conference rooms using ultrasound proximity detection. Google Sheets has improved its pivot table functionality with a new editor for creating and editing calculated fields. The cell limit in Google Sheets has been doubled, now supporting up to 20 million cells for new, existing, and imported files. Administrators can now manage external sharing for Gemini Notebook with granular controls in the Admin console. Gemini in Google Sheets is now accessible on Android devices, allowing for on-the-go data analysis. The Gemini desktop app is also available for Windows, designed to integrate with users' existing workflows. Finally, a simplified data import tool is available for small businesses to seamlessly migrate from Microsoft to Google Workspace during setup.