Latest news with #Workspace
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Drive for Android now has a redesigned video player with easier-to-use playback controls. The mobile upload process has also been improved with file renaming, folder selection, and clearer progress tracking. Both features are now rolling out to all Google Workspace and personal Drive users. Google has been steadily modernizing its main storage app. The latest Google Drive for Android updates focus on making videos easier to watch and files easier to upload. According to Google's Workspace Updates blog, the Android app is finally getting the same revamped video player that rolled out on the web last year. The refreshed design moves playback controls below the video rather than overlaying them, making them easier to see and use. It also includes quick access to captions, playback speed, and full-screen mode. We first previewed the Android version of this player back in March, when code in a Drive app teardown hinted at the visual overhaul. At the time, the updated layout could be manually enabled but hadn't yet rolled out to users. Google Drive's mobile upload experience is also getting a facelift. You can now rename files and select their destination folder as soon as you hit upload, and a new progress bar gives a clearer view of how much remains. There's also an Upload tab where you can keep track of pending and recently completed uploads. Both changes have fully rolled out to all Workspace customers and personal Google accounts. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business Standard
Now, you can schedule actions on Gemini app for Android: How it works
Scheduled actions feature in Gemini app for Android is currently rolling out to Gemini AI Pro, AI Ultra, and select Workspace users. It's not yet available on iOS or web, and to free-tier users New Delhi Google is now reportedly widely rolling out 'Scheduled Actions' in the Gemini app for Android. According to a 9To5Google report, this feature is being rolled out for Gemini AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, as well as select Workspace users. It's not yet available on iOS or the web version, and it is unclear whether free-tier users will get access in the future. According to a Google blog, with scheduled actions, users can ask Gemini to perform one-time or recurring tasks – like getting a daily summary of emails, receiving blog post ideas every Monday, or even getting weather-based outfit suggestions each morning. Scheduled Actions: How to manage To see and manage your Scheduled Actions: Open the Gemini app. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner. Go to 'Scheduled actions', found between 'Apps' and 'Gem manager' in the menu. Here, you can: View all your scheduled tasks / Pause or delete them using the overflow menu. According to Google, Gemini now allows users to schedule up to 10 active tasks simultaneously. These tasks can be managed—viewed, paused, or removed—through a new 'Scheduled actions' section found under Settings in the Gemini app, available on both mobile and desktop platforms. For location-based tasks, the assistant will reference the original creation location to ensure consistent execution. Notifications for scheduled actions are sent as push alerts on mobile devices, allowing users to stay updated without needing to open the app.
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Bluegrass Network, a Fiber-Optic Network Provider, Selects Vonage to Elevate Customer Communication and Operational Efficiency
HOLMDEL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), has announced that Bluegrass Network, LLC has chosen Vonage to power its employee and customer communications. Bluegrass Network is an internet, ethernet and customer service solutions provider, and chose Vonage to enhance communications flexibility and efficiency across all channels. 'With the addition of the AI-powered capabilities that Vonage Intelligent Workspace will bring to our contact center agents, we will be able to engage more deeply with our customers no matter how they choose to connect with us" Share Bluegrass Network plans to employ Vonage Fusion, which combines Vonage Business Communications (VBC), its unified communications solution with Vonage Contact Center (VCC), Intelligent Workspace, to ensure seamless connectivity among back-office employees and inbound and outbound agents. 'Our customer relationships are built on trust and we rely on the right technology to help us provide the personalized, precise and insight-driven service our longstanding customers expect from our teams,' said Doug Updegraff, President and General Manager for Bluegrass Network, LLC. 'With the addition of the AI-powered capabilities that Vonage Intelligent Workspace will bring to our contact center agents, we will be able to engage more deeply with our customers no matter how they choose to connect with us, while boosting agent productivity and gaining valuable analytics that will help us continue to deliver customized, real-time and 24/7 service to our clients' customers–from anywhere, on any channel, no matter what.' Vonage Fusion provides a mixed mode, flexible agent setup allowing different types of agents to work together seamlessly, while keeping everything connected on one platform for unified analytics and insights. With pre-built integrations to leading CRMs, agents can work seamlessly across various environments, creating a unified solution that connects back-office employees to the customer experience, facilitating real-time collaboration with subject matter experts. Enhanced by Vonage Communications APIs, the platform empowers agents with personalized, real-time connections, actionable insights, and exceptional customer experiences. 'At Vonage, we're committed to empowering businesses like Bluegrass Network to thrive in today's fast-paced digital landscape,' said Reggie Scales, Head of Applications for Vonage. 'Today's contact center plays a pivotal role in fostering engagement, satisfaction and loyalty–key elements for creating exceptional customer experiences. Through our Vonage Fusion cloud solution, with integrated AI, unified communications and contact center capabilities, we aim to unlock new levels of efficiency and opportunity for Bluegrass Network and their customers.' To find out more about Vonage, visit About Vonage Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation, providing a comprehensive set of engagement solutions to deliver richer, more personal and meaningful communications across the entire customer and employee experience. Vonage's Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere. Vonage's Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) offering is fully programmable and allows developers to embed video, voice, chat, messaging, AI and verification into existing products, workflows and systems using communications APIs. Leveraging the power of the network, Vonage's CPaaS is expanding to incorporate new network capabilities exposed as APIs to help developers worldwide pioneer new, advanced applications that help enterprises reimagine their business, transform their operations and improve customer experiences. Vonage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), and a business area within the Ericsson Group called Business Area Global Communications Platform. To follow Vonage on LinkedIn, visit To become a fan on Facebook, go to To subscribe on YouTube, visit About Bluegrass Bluegrass Network, a managed internet, ethernet & customer service solution provider, Founded in 1995 provides its fiber-optic infrastructure to over 400 miles, serving clients such as banks, cellular companies, factories, government offices, medical facilities, and telephone companies. Based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the company is committed to delivering tailored networking solutions with a personal touch, ensuring clients have direct access to knowledgeable team members for prompt assistance. Bluegrass Network continually invests in both its advanced network and dedicated employees to provide exceptional service. sales@
Business Insider
14-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
The No. 1 thing that makes interns stand out, according to a Google Cloud exec
Landing a summer internship can sometimes feel like only half the battle — the next challenge is often turning it into a full-time gig. Interning at a tech giant puts you in the running for a full-time role, but that doesn't mean it's a done deal. Yasmeen Ahmad, a product and GTM executive at Google Cloud, has seen her fair share of interns at the tech giant, and she said there's one trait that jumps out to her. "The people who stand out the most for me are those who really take initiative and look for opportunities," Ahmad told Business Insider in an interview. Google packages up projects for its interns to work on, and the key is looking beyond the scope of what's offered, Ahmad said. She added that interns should use their assigned project as a "springboard" to explore what Google is doing in other areas, whether that be other teams, projects, or domains. At a company like Google that has a number of departments dedicated to different products, like Android, Gemini, or Workspace, Ahmad said there's plenty of opportunity to explore. The company also offers programming so interns can get exposure to their peers working on other projects and teams. "Interns who really think outside the box and leverage that opportunity, I think really do stand out," Ahmad said. Ahmad's advice echoes that of a former Google intern Tawfiq Mohammad, who landed a full-time offer as a software engineer and also told BI that interns should strive to think "outside the box." The Googler said that interns should "try to own" their assigned summer project. Ahmad's advice also includes networking. The executive told BI that Google is "highly collaborative," and if you reach out to someone, they'll likely free up 15 minutes for a coffee chat. A Google software engineer who spent three summers interning at the tech giant before landing a full-time offer, Nancy Qi, previously told BI she thinks one of her strengths as an intern was building relationships with her teammates by getting lunch with them every day. She said doing so helped create "team chemistry" and kept her "motivated to pump out code." While Ahmad has helped lead multibillion-dollar businesses, she's also felt the pressure of trying to prove herself in a temporary position. The Google executive said that when she landed her first job, the manager told her they weren't sure it would be a fit and planned to reassess after six months. As someone who started in academia, Ahmad's path into Big Tech leadership was far from linear, and she told BI she had "many moments of anguish" while not knowing her next step. Looking back now, Ahmad said not knowing what was next helped provide her with a broader perspective and taught her to enjoy the journey. "I think an internship is a great way, whether you know, it's Google other organizations, to be able to come in and explore different roles that you maybe hadn't considered before," Ahmad said.
Android Authority
13-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Gemini in Google Drive gets right to the point with automatic PDF summaries
Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini can now read PDFs in Google Drive and create a summary card for quick viewing. The feature comes with buttons users can click to make Gemini take action on the PDF, such as creating a draft proposal. The update is rolling out now to all Workspace users. Google Drive has been getting a lot of Gemini love recently. Google added the ability for Gemini to browse your files and even watch videos for you. Now, Google is rolling out a new feature that gives users instant summaries of their PDF files. Google introduced PDF summary cards, which are a new AI-driven feature that proactively summarizes PDF content when a file is opened in Google Drive. The summaries themselves include clickable actions like 'Draft a sample proposal' or 'List interview questions based on this resume,' two examples Google gave in their announcement. These actions launch Gemini in a side panel so users can get started on tasks without having to leave the document. This isn't the first time Google has tried to integrate Gemini with PDFs. We've had simple overviews for a while now, but the actionable AI suggestions, and the new card layout, are brand new. Users can double-click any PDF to see the summary card. It appears within the overlay preview window instead of opening in a separate browser tab. Google has been sticking Gemini into everything, from summarizing reports in Docs to drafting replies and email templates in Gmail. It can organize tasks in Calendar and analyze a spreadsheet in Sheets. Those are all great, but PDF summaries in Drive could be particularly useful for everyone's productivity. PDF summaries in Drive could be particularly useful for everyone's productivity. You don't need to use the new AI summaries of your Drive PDFs. You can update your Drive settings to continue opening PDFs in a separate browser if that is what you prefer. The feature supports over 20 languages at launch. It is available to Google Workspace customers on Business Standard, Enterprise Standard and Plus, and users with the Gemini Education plan. It is also available for anyone with the old AI Pro or Ultra add-ons.
