Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - June 12, 2026

Google Drive is introducing alignment approvals, a lightweight mechanism that allows teams to request and record document sign-offs without file changes resetting the approval flow. When a document is in a partially approved state, collaborators can continue making edits without resetting any recorded approver decisions. | Learn more about how to request lightweight document alignment with approvals in Google Drive.

With this launch, rubric conversion will be controlled by the Gemini in Classroom setting in the Admin console. | Learn more about how to convert rubric files and images into Google Classroom rubrics with help from Gemini.

With our latest update, we are introducing mutate endpoints (Create, Update, Delete) alongside existing read-only capabilities (Get, List) for data loss prevention (DLP) rules and detectors. This allows super admins to programmatically manage and fully automate the entire lifecycle of their DLP policies, from initial creation to real-time activation and deactivation. | Learn more about the Workspace Policy API mutate endpoints for DLP.

We previously launched support for sending full HD video (1080p) in Meet on the web, and we’re now extending that capability to Google Meet room hardware based on ChromeOS. | Learn more about Google Meet now supports sending 1080p HD video from ChromeOS meeting room hardware.

Google Vault now supports retention rules and litigation holds for the Gemini app on web and mobile. Previously, administrators were able to use Vault to search Gemini app conversations and export those search results. | Learn more about Google Vault now supports retention rules and litigation holds for Gemini app.