G Suite Updates

Google Drive Changes

Google is updating its suite of apps to give them a more cohesive feel. The change does not affect the functionality but it does affect the location of some of the icons and buttons. The changes to Google Drive include:

The logo in the top left has been changed to the Google Drive logo.
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District logo is now in the top right.
The Settings icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
The Help Center icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
The page background is now white, not gray.
The “New” button has been updated.
The font used for headers has been changed.

The changes have been noted below:

Changes coming to GMail

The district has not rolled out the changes to GMail but they are coming. The changes include some of the ones from above. Additionally, the changes you will see include:

All new look similar to Drive
Nudging and Snoozing
- Nudge is using AI to determine if an important message has been missed. It gives you a nudge to respond and will move the email to a more prominent position as a reminder.
- Snooze lets you decide when you want to be reminded about the email. Select how long to snooze it, and it removes the message from your inbox until the timer is done.
Self destructing emails
Two-factor security
- This means an email can’t be opened without a unique text message being received and opened as well.
Confidential Mode
- This new feature allows the sender to have total control over what happens to a message once it lands in a recipient's inbox. Confidential Mode can block an email from being forwarded to anyone else and will stop anyone printing or downloading its content.
Spam Detection
- Spam and phishing emails are the curse of owning an inbox but things are changing in the new Gmail. Google can now instantly warn users if it suspects an email is from a fraudulent source. Not only are these big red alerts much more prominent but they will also give clear instructions to the user about what might be hidden inside. Hopefully, this will keep people far safer online and help avoid downloading or viewing dangerous content.
Accessing Attachments
- Attachments are accessible without going into the email, since they show up as clickable rounded icons under the subject. It's designed to make it easier to find important files in your inbox.

One of my favorite changes is the capability to hover over the message and see the delete button. This is some much more convenient when deleting emails.

Below is a screenshot of my person GMail Account. You can see how similar it is to the Drive screen.

How the new delete feature works. (Gif from https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/25/say-hello-to-the-new-gmail-with-self-destructing-messages-email-snoozing-offline-mode-and-more/)

Steps to try out the GMail Updates

In the top right corner of your personal gmail account click the gear icon and the first choice is "Try the new Gmail. Click on that and your account will be updated. You can always switch back by clicking on the gear icon again.

https://www.popsci.com/new-gmail-redesign

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