3 New updates
Playback improvements to videos uploaded on Google Drive
Google are enabling the generation and playback of Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) video transcodes for all new videos uploaded to Google Drive. DASH transcodes provide adaptive bitrate playback, which allows users to receive higher or lower resolution playback based on aspects like their local network quality. As a result of this change, you’ll also notice:
- Improvements in join time (the time it takes from clicking play to actually starting playback)
- A reduction in re-buffering, both in normal playback as well as during playback at higher speeds
While this feature applies to all new videos uploaded to Drive, existing videos in Drive will be updated by the end of the year.
Enhancing search within the Google Drive app
Google are improving Google Drive’s search experience on iOS devices (with Android coming soon) by:
- Simplifying how you access query filters by introducing filter categories that are accessible directly below the search bar and include filters for File Type, Owners and Last modified.
- Showing you relevant query filters as you type your query, enabling you to easily select a filter and saving you the time and effort of typing out the full search.
- Adding the option to further refine your search after reaching the search results page.
Learn more about finding files in Google Drive.
Further extending long running queries within Connected Sheets
Last year, Google extended the timeout time from 5 minutes to 10 minutes for BigQuery and Looker. Now, the timeout time has increased to 20-30 minutes, and starting this week Connected Sheet users can view the status of a query and easily cancel it on Google Sheets. Learn more about Connected Sheets for Looker and Analyse & refresh BigQuery data in Google Sheets using Connected Sheets.
More Information
Please click here to find out more information, Google Workspace Updates: Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap – March 1, 2024 (googleblog.com)
