Google Workspace Weekly Recap - September 4, 2026

Google Workspace Weekly Recap – September 4, 2026

Add co-presenters in Google Meet with one click

Previously, adding a co-presenter in Google Meet required multiple manual steps. Now, Gemini will intelligently suggest a co-presenter in the Ask Gemini in Meet panel, and with just one click, a user can allow another user to co-present their Google Slides presentation. | Learn more.

Transitioning Google Meet room hardware to focus on Android (AOSP), ongoing ChromeOS support unchanged and up to September 2030

We’re transitioning our Google Meet hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android to deliver features faster, broaden device choices, and increase flexibility. We’re working closely with hardware partners, including Logitech, Neat, and HP Poly, to offer Google Meet-certified devices for spaces of any size, with several exciting Android devices intended for large-format spaces planned for 2027. | Learn more.

Google Pics brings pro-level AI image creation and editing to Google Workspace

We are thrilled to announce that Google Pics is generally available starting today, bringing advanced AI image generation and precise, object-based image editing directly into your Workspace creative workflow. | Learn more.

Automate Drive, Gmail, and Google Chat actions with new steps in Workspace Studio

To help teams automate everyday work and seamlessly connect tasks across Google Workspace, we are introducing four new automation steps in Workspace Studio Flows: Move Drive file, Copy Drive file, Send a Chat reply, and Reply to email. | Learn more.

Custom instructions for Gemini in Workspace now available in more apps

Earlier this year, we introduced the ability for Workspace users to set persistent custom instructions for Gemini in Google Docs. We’re now expanding support for these custom instructions to additional Gemini in Workspace surfaces. | Learn more.

Turn Google Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries in Google Vids

Google Vids now allows you to transform static Google Docs, PDFs, and Word files into engaging video summaries. This new feature leverages AI to generate scripts and narration while providing custom visuals to bring your documents to life. | Learn more.

New built-in interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams on Android (AOSP) devices, now in Early Preview

We’re introducing video conferencing device interoperability between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. | Learn more.

Introducing comprehensive audit logs for Gemini Notebook in the Workspace Admin console

Google Workspace administrators can now access comprehensive audit logs for Gemini Notebook in the Admin console, providing greater insights into how the application is used across their organizations. This update introduces full visibility into Gemini Notebook actions, allowing administrators to review usage and audit data access in the security investigation tool and audit and investigation tool. | Learn more.

Google Workspace Weekly Recap - September 4, 2026

The Google Workspace Weekly Recap for September 4, 2026 highlights a massive wave of AI integration, workflow automation, and cross-platform interoperability designed to streamline enterprise productivity.

Here are the key updates from this week’s announcement, grouped by category:

🧠 Gemini & AI Upgrades

Live Voice Conversations: Google officially started rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live across iOS and Android. Paid AI subscribers can now use real-time spoken conversations to search their inboxes, draft documents aloud, and convert rapid audio notes into structured lists.
Google Pics Launch: Now generally available, Google Pics brings pro-level AI image generation and precise, object-based image editing directly into the Workspace creative workflow.
Expanded Custom Instructions: Users can now set persistent custom instructions for Gemini across more surfaces—including Drive, Chat, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides—allowing the AI to remember recurring preferences everywhere.
Google Vids Document Summaries: Google Vids can now automatically transform static Google Docs, PDFs, and Word files into video summaries, leveraging AI to generate scripts, narration, and custom visuals.
One-Click Meet Co-Presenters: Gemini will now intelligently suggest a co-presenter within the “Ask Gemini in Meet” panel, allowing users to hand over presentation control of Google Slides with a single click.

⚙️ Automation & Administration

Workspace Studio Flows: To simplify routine tasks, four new automation steps have been added: Move Drive file, Copy Drive file, Send a Chat reply, and Reply to email.
Gemini Notebook Audit Logs: Workspace administrators now get full visibility into Gemini Notebook usage with comprehensive audit logs accessible via the Workspace Admin console security investigation tools.

💻 Hardware & Interoperability

Google Meet & Microsoft Teams Interoperability: Now in Early Preview for Android (AOSP) devices, users can seamlessly join Microsoft Teams meetings from Google Meet hardware and vice versa.
Android Focus for Meet Hardware: Google is officially transitioning its Meet room hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android (AOSP) to speed up feature delivery, with several large-format partner devices from Logitech, Neat, and HP Poly scheduled for 2027.

Detailed documentation for each of these features can be tracked directly on the official Google Workspace Updates Blog.