Doc list refreshThe documents list in Google Docs got a visual makeover and tune-up on Monday. We added a helpful set of filters to quickly narrow down search results, a right-side preview panel to show details about a selected file and the ability to view uploaded media like photos and videos. What we previously called “Folders” are now called “Collections,” and we’re making the whole interface snappier to save you time.
Port numbers to Google VoiceLast month, we updated Google Voice in response to one of our top user requests: the ability to
port existing phone numbers to Google Voice. If you have a beloved phone number that you want to keep as your primary digits, but want Google Voice to ring multiple phones when someone calls, Number Porting might be for you. There’s a $20 charge for Number Porting, and your wireless carrier may charge an early termination fee, so we recommend that you check with your carrier before porting. For more details, check the
Google Voice Help Center.
2-Step Verification available to allNow everyone can help keep their account safer with
2-Step Verification, which we released to Google Apps business customers last year. This advanced security feature works by requiring you to sign in with something you
know (your password) plus something you
have (a code from your mobile phone). 2-Step Verification helps ensure that the person trying to access your account is the real you.
New setup wizard for Google Apps administratorsOrganizations using Google Apps often get up and running in under an hour, but we wanted the setup experience to be even faster and easier. Last week we added a new
Google Apps setup wizard to the administrative control panel, which gives guided help for creating user accounts, migrating existing mail to Gmail, routing user email to Gmail and more.
Who’s gone Google?Recently we’ve seen a surge in new public sector customers—including the
Administrative Conference of the United States, the
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and the
City of Rochester Hills. These organizations are not only saving taxpayer dollars with Google Apps, but also boosting the productivity of their ranks.
More than 50,000 businesses have also started using Google Apps in the last three weeks.
Pithy Little Wine Co.,
DeyFischer Consulting,
Manna on Main Street and
Hunter Douglas are just a few of the businesses we’ve profiled recently who are are going
100% web.
I hope these product updates and customer stories help you and your organization get even more from Google Apps. For more details and the latest news, check out the
Google Apps Blog.
Posted by Jeremy Milo, Google Apps Marketing Manager
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