Stricter classifications for Google Groups to enhance data security and privacy

Earlier this year, we announced changes to Google Groups to enhance data security and privacy. The changes, which are rolling out now, include:

  • Stricter “internal” and “external” classifications for Groups
  • Clearer visual indicators for whether a group contains external members
  • Changes to how emails are shown within Google Groups
  • Additional settings granularity to control who can add external users (admins only, or admins and end users) 
  • Changes to how admins can add external users via Groups APIs

API changes

While we originally announced that admins would have to change the classification of a group before being able to add external members to Groups marked as internal, we’re updating that behavior to prevent issues with synced groups. When an admin attempts to add an external member to an internal group via the Cloud Identity or Admin SDK Directory API, or when they sync data from a third-party identity provider via API, the group settings will be automatically updated to allow admins to add external members.

Getting started

  • Admins: To ensure a smooth transition, existing groups will be automatically classified based on their current membership, so there will not be any changes in access. You can review and adjust these labels directly in the Admin console or via the Groups Settings API to match your organization's security needs.
  • End users: There is no action required for end users.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers

Resources

Chrome for Android Update

 Hello Everyone! We've just released Chrome 150 (150.0.7871.46) for Android to a small percentage of users. It'll become available on Google Play over the next few days. You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Krishna Govind
Google Chrome

Updates to Gemini in Google Classroom

We are introducing several updates to the Gemini tab in Google Classroom designed to make its tools even more helpful for teachers. These changes make it easier for educators to collaborate with AI and create visual aids from any device, while expanding options for refining lesson plans.

Mobile availability
We know educators and students use Google Classroom on the go on their mobile devices, so we are excited to announce that the Gemini tab is now available in the Classroom Android and iOS apps, making these features more accessible to teachers and higher education students. For educators, the following features are available in the Classroom mobile app: Generate a quiz, Brainstorm project ideas, Craft a compelling hook, Tackle common misconceptions, and starter prompts for the Gemini app. All Gemini starter prompts and personal class notebooks in the student Gemini tab are available in the Classroom mobile app.

Tools to generate visual resources
Powered by Nano Banana 2, Google’s newest image generation model, these starter prompts help teachers create visuals that illustrate complex topics for students:

  • Create an infographic
  • Draw a comic strip
  • Visualize a concept

Teachers can also personalize three new starter prompts to generate a slide deck for a given concept and grade level using Gemini’s Canvas tool:

  • Create a presentation
  • Create an interactive activity
  • Convert a file to Google slides

Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Education: Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus

Resources

Early Stable Update for Desktop

The Stable channel has been updated to 150.0.7871.46/.47 for Windows and Mac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.

You can find more details about early Stable releases here.

Interested in switching release channels?  Find out how here. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.


Daniel Yip

Google Chrome

Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

The Beta channel has been updated to 150.0.7871.46 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.

Chrome Release Team
Google Chrome