Google is bolstering Workspace (formerly G Suite) with many updates.

You can use Assistant to join meetings, find out what’s coming up on your work Calendar and send messages. The feature is available on mobile devices, and it’s currently in beta mode on smart displays and speakers.

Google Meet now has more second-screen options. You can take part in chats, polls and Q&As on any device, including Nest Hub Max. The video call app is getting livestream upgrades as well, including polls, Q&As and live captions.

Other Meet updates include a mobile tile view, so you can see more people at the same time on smaller displays, as well as for split-screen and picture-in-picture support on mobile.

You will be able to mark multiple blocks in your working hour settings to let your colleagues know when you’re available for meetings. Similarly, you can add recurring out-of-office events. During that time, meeting requests will be declined automatically.

A new event type called Focus Mode will let you set up blocks of time during which notifications are limited. Google will also send you Time Insights that will break down how you’re spending your days.

Through location indicators across the suite of Workspace apps, you’ll be able to let coworkers know when you’ll be at home and which days you’ll be at the office. Chat, Jamboard and Calendar will appear in Workspace Essentials for easier access.

Workspace will also have more security tools. Expanded Data Regions will let Workspace customers choose the geographic location where data is stored.(SD-Agencies)