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 .

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 .

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.