Google is rolling out its March Workspace update, introducing features for “more effective” meetings, AI upgrades for Vids, and expanded language support. Here’s what’s new.
New Google Meet Features
Google Meet is getting smarter, said the company. The “take notes for me” feature, powered by Gemini, now adds a “Suggested next steps” section to meeting notes. It automatically identifies action items and follow-ups, organizing them in a Google Doc sent to your Gmail inbox.
Users can review, edit, or assign these tasks, ensuring nothing is missed. Google noted that this feature has seen “strong adoption” among customers, with many moving away from third-party note-taking solutions.
The company added that meeting notes now include full transcripts when enabled. These link to exact discussion points with verbatim quotes for added context.
Google also addressed caption challenges in Meet. Users can now scroll back through caption history to review real-time and translated captions, aiding those with hearing impairments or language barriers.
Updates to Google Vids “Help Me Create” Feature
Google Vids is improving, too. The “Help me create” feature uses Gemini to craft a “fully editable first draft” of your video from a single prompt and Google Drive content. After selecting a style, it assembles scenes with stock media, text, scripts, and background music.
This month, Google introduced automatic AI voiceovers for each scene, aligned with suggested scripts. These professional-sounding voiceovers save hours of recording “the perfect take” and speed up drafting, Google emphasized.
In-Line Language Translation in Google Chat
In Google Chat, “Translate for me” is now available. Gemini will automatically detect and translate over 120 languages instantly, allowing users to view the original message with one click. This keeps global teams aligned within the app, the company believes.
Expanded Language Capabilities of Gemini
Gemini’s language support is expanding across Workspace. The side panel in Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Chat now covers more languages. “Take notes for me” in Meet also supports additional languages, Google confirmed.
Availability
Availability remains broad, with features rolling out to all Workspace users this month. Google expects these updates to enhance collaboration and productivity.