Soon, Google Workspace users will enjoy voice prompting in Gmail and tabs functionality in Docs.
Google’s ongoing efforts to integrate AI-driven features into its Workspace productivity applications aim to enhance user efficiency and streamline workflows. At the Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas, the company unveiled new capabilities for Google Workspace subscribers, including voice-enabled access to the “Help me write” feature in Gmail and the ability to transform rough email drafts into polished messages on the go.
These AI-powered features, initially available to paying subscribers, signify Google’s commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to empower users with intelligent productivity tools. Aparna Pappu highlighted Google’s track record of delivering high-utility AI features, such as smart reply and smart compose, and indicated a potential expansion of these capabilities to all users based on feedback and usage patterns.
Workspace, with its vast user base of approximately 3 billion users and over 10 million paying customers, has been at the forefront of Google’s AI initiatives. The introduction of AI-driven features reflects Google’s ongoing evolution toward providing smarter and more intuitive productivity solutions.
In addition to AI enhancements, Google announced new capabilities across the Workspace suite. Sheets users will benefit from customizable notifications for field changes and a new set of templates to streamline spreadsheet creation. Docs, Google’s browser-based word processing tool, introduces support for tabs, enabling users to organize information within a single document more efficiently. Full-bleed cover images enhance document aesthetics, while Chat now supports up to 500,000 members, catering to large organizations.
Furthermore, Google’s partnership with Mio enables messaging interoperability between Workspace Chat and platforms like Slack and Teams, facilitating seamless collaboration across diverse communication channels.
These updates underscore Google’s commitment to innovation in productivity tools, empowering users with AI-driven features and enhancing collaboration and efficiency within the Workspace ecosystem.
