Google Workspace is bringing your calendar right to your Chrome homepage
Chrome just got some handy upgrades
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Googleis rolling out a new calendar overview directly in newly openedbrowsertabs forWorkspaceusers in a bid to get them quicker access to information they’re likely to need.
The new tool will provide immediate access to schedules and meetings as soon as workers openChrome, with opens to view their Google Calendar as well as check details, locations and join video calls.
As part of theupdate, Google has also included another tile for Drive, designed to surface recently accessed documents across apps like Docs, Sheets and Slides.
This minor Google Workspace update is actually a big one
By removing just one or two steps and compiling glanceable and interactive information on the Chrome homepage, Google has effectively eliminated the need for workers to open their Workspace apps in some circumstances.
The update forms part of a broader set of enhancements to Google Workspace and Chrome, all with an eye on efficiency and productivity. Enterprises can also set up managed-site shortcuts, allowing departments to quickly access sites likeSalesforcewithout employees having to configure it themselves.
Moreover, Google is adding more control for IT teams with profile-level security policies. Acknowledging that, for many, the browser is the endpoint, especially for those using Google’soffice software, the company has had to adapt to hybridized workforces and BYOD policies to ensure that bookmarks, extensions and browser data remain separate for work accounts.
The new Calendar and Drive views in the new tab page as well as enterprise-configured managed-site shortcuts are rolling out now, and further security controls will become generally available later this year.
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