Google Workspace updates from April 10

New features and improvements for Google Workspace

View this email in your browser Update(s) in this email: Enabling organizational communication with announcements in Google Chat Improve search results with Personalization Boost and Click Boost for Cloud Search Enabling organizational communication with announcements in Google Chat April 10, 2023, 3:13 pm What's changing We recently announced new capabilities for Space Managers to ensure effective conversations within Google Chat. To build upon those features, we're also giving Space Managers the ability to configure spaces for sharing organizational announcements. Using the new announcement-only configuration, message posting and other capabilities are limited to designated Space Managers, who can:  Create a space with restricted post setting  Post  Reply in thread  Add files  Designate another member as a Space Manager  Modify the space settings  A space must be configured as announcement-only during initial set-up by clicking "only Space Managers can post." However, at any time, an existing Space Manager can assign the role of Space Manager to another space member, allowing them to post messages and perform other tasks as noted.  Who's impacted  End users  Why you'd use it  Announcements facilitate one-way controlled communication in Google Chat. This can be important in a variety of scenarios, such as using a space for bulletin board-like updates rather than a resource for conversation.  Additional details  We're moving the "Allow people outside of your organization to join" to the Advanced section of the space creation settings.  Getting started  Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about optimizing Chat spaces for your organization.  End users:  Upon creating a space, navigate to the Advanced settings and select the "Only Space managers can post" option. You cannot modify the setting to restrict posting to Space Managers after a space is created.  If you are not a Space Manager, the following will appear in the Chat text bar: "Posting is limited to Space Managers."  Visit the Help Center to learn more about creating an announcement space and your role as a Space Manager.  Rollout pace Web:  Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 17, 2023  Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 5, 2023  Mobile:  Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains:  Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 1, 2023 Availability  Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers  Not available to users with personal Google Accounts  Resources  Google Workspace Admin Help: Optimize Spaces for your organization  Google Help: Learn about your role as a space manager  Google Help: Create an announcement space Improve search results with Personalization Boost and Click Boost for Cloud Search April 10, 2023, 1:08 pm What's changing  To help you find relevant documents faster, we're introducing user personalization boost and click boost for the Cloud Search API. These boosts tailor search results based on the way users interact with search results: documents that have been clicked on by the user in the past, or clicked on by other users for similar queries, will rank higher in search results. Getting started Admins and developers: The feature is available by default. Use this guide to learn more about the use of personalization boost and click boost in Cloud Search ranking. End users: There is no end user action required — when configured by your admin, you'll automatically see more personalized, relevant search results. Rollout pace This feature is available now. Availability Available to Google Cloud Search Customers Resources Developer Documentation: Personalization Boost Developer Documentation: Clickboost Previous Posts: Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - April 7, 2023 Use speaker separation for a more dynamic meeting experience on Pixel 7 devices Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - March 31, 2023 Find files quicker with search chips in Google Drive Admins can install Chat apps for use in direct messages Note: We've recently changed how we send these emails. Please let us know if you have any feedback on this change here.  Google Workspace Updates Blog Google Workspace Release Calendar @GoogleWorkspace @GoogleWorkspace Google Cloud Community © 2023 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043 You're receiving this email as you're subscribed to updates from the Google Workspace Updates blog. To change how you receive these emails, update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.