Google Workspace Update Version June 17, 2026

Google Vids adds more realistic AI avatars with Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS and Veo 3.1, plus expanded language support and custom avatar actions. Rollout starts June 17, 2026 for Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains.

• Expanded default avatar gallery from 23 to 53 presets, including photorealistic, 3D cartoon, and graphic novel styles.
• Added support for 16 new languages, bringing AI avatar and voiceover support to 24 languages total.
• Custom avatars can now use 30+ Gemini Audio voices with more expression and steering control.
• Custom avatars can be directed to walk, talk, and use objects in generated video clips.
• Image references can be used to place custom avatars in specific locations or with branded logos.

• Admins: There is no admin control for these features.
• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: full rollout in 1–3 days starting on 2026-06-17.
• Availability includes Business, Enterprise, Education Plus, consumer Google accounts, and several add-on editions.
• Users with AI Expanded Access add-on licenses have higher usage limits for AI avatars in Vids.

Product Information

Vendor: Google

Product: Workspace

Product type: Other

Platform: Web

Version: June 17, 2026

Vendor release date: Jun 17, 2026

Published on updatealert.io: Jun 18, 2026

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