Software Update No. 03 · Oct. 15, 2026 · Read the issue

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On by default.

101 claims in the draft, each tested by a second agent against the page it cites. 99 held; 2 did not and were fixed or cut before this went out.

99 confirmed 0 wrong, fixed or cut 2 unsupported, fixed or cut
  1. 01
    title

    On by default. (Meet next steps and Codex predictions ship on by default)

    The page says “Admins: On by default. / Codex: 'Predictions are on by default.'”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  2. 02
    dek

    Google Meet's follow-up suggestions arrived switched on

    The page says “Default setting for admins: On by default”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  3. 03
    dek

    Codex's message predictions arrived switched on

    The page says “Predictions are on by default”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  4. 04
    dek

    Gemini gathered its app connections in one menu

    The page says “Open the left menu and click Customize to tailor how Gemini responds and connects to your everyday tools in one place”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  5. 05
    dek

    Google delayed skills in Workspace

    The page says “While we work to ensure skills in Workspace launch in a safe and reliable manner, those rollouts are slightly delayed”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  6. 06
    summary

    Gemini adds a Customize menu and Argon

    The page says “2026.10.13: Customize; Introducing Gemini 4 Argon”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  7. 07
    summary

    Notion 3.8 adds controls

    The page says “October 13, 2026 – Notion 3.8: Context for your agents; database owners control which properties each person or agent can view or edit”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  8. 08
    art alt / art svg text

    ON BY DEFAULT label on settings-panel drawing

    The page says “Illustrative; matches the issue's on-by-default theme supported above”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  9. 09
    The story

    Google Meet now suggests follow-up tasks when a meeting ends

    The page says “Google Meet adds 'next steps' to the post-meeting screen, powered by Gemini and Workspace Studio”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  10. 10
    The story

    Codex now predicts your next message

    The page says “Composer predictions, available in beta, suggests your next message based on the conversation in your current Codex thread”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  11. 11
    The story

    Both are on by default

    The page says “Predictions are on by default. (Meet: Admins: On by default.)”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  12. 12
    The story

    A Workspace admin can switch off Meet's suggestions

    The page says “Admins can disable the feature at the domain, OU, or group level”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  13. 13
    The story

    In Codex, you can switch off the predictions yourself

    The page says “Turn off Show predictions in the Composer section of General settings”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  14. 14
    The story

    Gemini put its connected apps, more than 40 of them, behind one Customize menu

    The page says “You can connect more than 40 apps or services to get things done in one conversation”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  15. 15
    The story

    Notion added controls over who and what can see each database column

    The page says “They let database owners control which properties each person or agent can view or edit”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  16. 16
    The story

    One date set two weeks ago has moved

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay)

    unsupported
  17. 17
    The story

    Google delayed skills in Workspace apps on Oct. 13

    The page says “Post dated October 13, 2026; Rapid and Scheduled Release: 'Delayed until further notice.'”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  18. 18
    The story

    ...and hasn't set a new date

    The page says “Delayed until further notice”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  19. 19
    The story

    This week's switches and dates

    The page says “Figure title; descriptive”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  20. 20
    The story

    Set by Google and OpenAI

    The page says “Dates come from Google and OpenAI pages cited”

    OpenAI GPT retirement FAQ, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  21. 21
    The story, step 1

    Oct. 5: Meet next steps start rolling out, on by default

    The page says “Extended rollout started October 5, 2026. Admins: On by default”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  22. 22
    The story, step 2

    Oct. 9: Codex predictions, on by default

    The page says “October 9, 2026: Composer predictions in Codex ... Predictions are on by default”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  23. 23
    The story, step 3

    Oct. 13: Gemini Customize menu

    The page says “2026.10.13 Customize entry”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  24. 24
    The story, step 3

    Oct. 13: Workspace skills delayed

    The page says “Post dated October 13, 2026: 'Delayed until further notice.'”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  25. 25
    The story, step 4

    Oct. 26: Enterprise custom GPT creation set to end

    The page says “Oct 26, 2026 (planned): Creation of new custom GPTs ends”

    OpenAI GPT retirement FAQ, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  26. 26
    The story

    No new date yet for skills in Workspace apps

    The page says “Delayed until further notice”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  27. 27
    Six changes this week

    What changed · Oct. 8 – 15 (all items dated in this span)

    The page says “Item dates Oct. 9, 12, 13 fall in range; Meet rollout began Oct. 5 but was announced Oct. 12”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  28. 28
    Six changes this week

    Six changes

    The page says “Six items listed”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  29. 29
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Gemini suggests follow-up tasks after a meeting, on by default

    The page says “powered by Gemini and Workspace Studio ... Admins: On by default”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  30. 30
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Oct. 12

    The page says “Publish date: October 12, 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  31. 31
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Business and Enterprise Standard and Plus

    The page says “Business Standard and Plus; Enterprise Standard and Plus (also Google AI Pro for Education add-on, omitted)”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  32. 32
    Six changes this week, item 1

    gradual rollout

    The page says “Extended rollout started October 5, 2026. Feature visibility may take longer than 15 days”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  33. 33
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Requires Take notes for me to have run during the meeting

    The page says “'Take notes for me' must be enabled during the meeting for any next steps to appear”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  34. 34
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Next steps appear on the post-meeting screen

    The page says “On the post-meeting screen, a section called 'Routines for this meeting'”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  35. 35
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Example: drafting a follow-up email in Gmail

    The page says “Drafting a follow-up email in Gmail”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  36. 36
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Example: sending action items to Google Tasks

    The page says “Exporting action items to Google Tasks”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  37. 37
    Six changes this week, item 1

    On by default

    The page says “Admins: On by default”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  38. 38
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Rolling out gradually since Oct. 5

    The page says “Extended rollout started October 5, 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  39. 39
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Visibility possibly taking longer than 15 days

    The page says “Feature visibility may take longer than 15 days”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  40. 40
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Admins can turn it off for a domain, OU or group

    The page says “disable the feature at the domain, organizational unit (OU), or group level”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  41. 41
    Six changes this week, item 1

    ...in Workspace Studio admin settings or through the Take notes for me setting

    The page says “through the Workspace Studio admin settings or the Take Notes for Me setting”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  42. 42
    Six changes this week, item 1

    Check settings (default-on, admin setting)

    The page says “Follows spec: default changed; admin setting location given”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  43. 43
    Six changes this week, item 2

    The composer now predicts your next message, on by default

    The page says “suggests your next message ... Predictions are on by default”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  44. 44
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Oct. 9

    The page says “October 9, 2026: Composer predictions in Codex”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  45. 45
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Personal ChatGPT Pro

    The page says “available to personal ChatGPT Pro users”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  46. 46
    Six changes this week, item 2

    18+

    The page says “aged 18 and older in all supported regions”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  47. 47
    Six changes this week, item 2

    latest Codex desktop app

    The page says “in the latest Codex desktop app”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  48. 48
    Six changes this week, item 2

    beta

    The page says “available in beta”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  49. 49
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Suggests your next message from the current thread

    The page says “based on the conversation in your current Codex thread”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  50. 50
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Press Tab to accept it, then review or edit before sending

    The page says “Press Tab to accept it, then review or edit it before sending”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  51. 51
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Generating predictions doesn't count toward Codex usage limits during the beta

    The page says “During the beta, generating predictions doesn't count toward Codex usage limits or consume credits”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  52. 52
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Messages you send, accepted predictions included, follow normal limits

    The page says “Messages you send, including accepted predictions, follow normal Codex usage limits”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  53. 53
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Turn off Show predictions in the Composer section of General settings

    The page says “Turn off Show predictions in the Composer section of General settings”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  54. 54
    Six changes this week, item 2

    Check settings

    The page says “Default-on; setting location stated”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  55. 55
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Customize menu gathers preferences, skills and connected apps

    The page says “tailor how Gemini responds ... You can discover apps and add skills”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  56. 56
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Oct. 13

    The page says “2026.10.13”

    Gemini release notes

    confirmed
  57. 57
    Six changes this week, item 3

    All tiers

    The page says “Customize is rolling out globally ... for all user tiers”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  58. 58
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Most connected apps in English in the U.S.

    The page says “Most connected apps are available in English in the U.S”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  59. 59
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Open the left menu and click Customize to set how Gemini responds and which tools it connects to

    The page says “Open the left menu and click Customize to tailor how Gemini responds and connects to your everyday tools in one place”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  60. 60
    Six changes this week, item 3

    More than 40 apps or services

    The page says “You can connect more than 40 apps or services”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  61. 61
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Some available in other English-speaking regions, Brazil and India

    The page says “select apps in other English-speaking regions, Brazil, and India”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  62. 62
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Each connection lets Gemini reach that app from a chat

    The page says “connect more than 40 apps or services to get things done in one conversation”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  63. 63
    Six changes this week, item 3

    Check settings (connectors)

    The page says “Spec: connectors -> Check settings; location given (left menu > Customize); work-account caveat present”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  64. 64
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Skills in Workspace are delayed; the Gemini app has them now

    The page says “Workspace: Delayed until further notice; Gemini app: gradual rollout starts October 13, 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  65. 65
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Oct. 13

    The page says “Post dated October 13, 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  66. 66
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Gemini app: personal and Workspace accounts

    The page says “available to all Google Workspace customers and to users with personal Google accounts”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  67. 67
    Six changes this week, item 4

    gradual to mid-November

    The page says “expected completion by mid-November 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  68. 68
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Google had said skills would start reaching Workspace apps on Oct. 5

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay)

    unsupported
  69. 69
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Workspace Studio and Workspace apps launch delayed until further notice

    The page says “Delayed until further notice”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  70. 70
    Six changes this week, item 4

    ...while it makes sure skills launch safely and reliably

    The page says “While we work to ensure skills in Workspace launch in a safe and reliable manner, those rollouts are slightly delayed”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  71. 71
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Skills in the Gemini app started rolling out on Oct. 13

    The page says “Gradual rollout starts October 13, 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  72. 72
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Completion expected by mid-November, so not everyone will see them yet

    The page says “expected completion by mid-November 2026”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  73. 73
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Keep your Gems as they are until Google sets new dates (implies skills replace Gems)

    The page says “Post's resources include admin article 'About the transition from Gems to skills'; body text does not discuss Gems”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  74. 74
    Six changes this week, item 4

    Wait

    The page says “Delayed / gradual rollout -> Wait per spec”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  75. 75
    Six changes this week, item 5

    Notion 3.8: bring a ChatGPT plan, set column permissions, limit tools

    The page says “Notion 3.8: Context for your agents”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  76. 76
    Six changes this week, item 5

    Oct. 13

    The page says “October 13, 2026”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  77. 77
    Six changes this week, item 5

    ChatGPT plan link: Notion Business and Enterprise

    The page says “Available for Business and Enterprise plans”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  78. 78
    Six changes this week, item 5

    ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription can cover AI usage in Notion

    The page says “Users with ChatGPT Plus or Pro can connect that subscription to cover their AI usage in Notion”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  79. 79
    Six changes this week, item 5

    Notion says it adds no markup

    The page says “We don't add a markup”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  80. 80
    Six changes this week, item 5

    Database owners control which properties each person or agent can view or edit

    The page says “They let database owners control which properties each person or agent can view or edit”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  81. 81
    Six changes this week, item 5

    Admins can limit connections to tools verified by Notion or specific tools

    The page says “Admins can allow only tools verified by Notion or specific tools they choose”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  82. 82
    Six changes this week, item 5

    Check settings (permissions/admin)

    The page says “Permissions/admin change -> Check settings; work-account caveat present”

    Notion releases, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  83. 83
    Six changes this week, item 6

    Gemini 4 Argon arrives for paid Gemini app subscribers

    The page says “Gemini 4 Argon is rolling out globally for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  84. 84
    Six changes this week, item 6

    Oct. 13

    The page says “2026.10.13”

    Gemini release notes

    confirmed
  85. 85
    Six changes this week, item 6

    Google AI Pro and Ultra, rolling out globally

    The page says “rolling out globally for Google AI Pro & Ultra subscribers”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  86. 86
    Six changes this week, item 6

    Google calls Argon its newest frontier model, built to take complex tasks from start to finish

    The page says “4 Argon is our newest frontier model, built to take your most complex tasks from start to finish”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  87. 87
    Six changes this week, item 6

    Try it

    The page says “New model, available to paid tiers; verdict reasonable”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  88. 88
    Six changes this week

    How Meet's next steps appear

    The page says “Descriptive”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet)

    confirmed
  89. 89
    Six changes this week, step 1

    Take notes for me runs in the meeting

    The page says “must be enabled during the meeting”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  90. 90
    Six changes this week

    Meeting ends; next steps appear on post-meeting screen

    The page says “post-meeting screen ... Routines for this meeting”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet)

    confirmed
  91. 91
    Six changes this week, step 4

    Draft the email or send tasks

    The page says “Drafting a follow-up email in Gmail; Exporting action items to Google Tasks”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  92. 92
    Six changes this week

    No notes, no next steps

    The page says “'Take notes for me' must be enabled ... for any next steps to appear”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  93. 93
    Six changes this week

    Admins can switch it off for the whole domain or for a group

    The page says “domain, organizational unit (OU), or group level”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  94. 94
    Six changes this week

    A suggestion waiting for Tab; Tab to accept

    The page says “Press Tab to accept it”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  95. 95
    Six changes this week

    The prediction is a draft; read before sending, or switch off in General settings

    The page says “review or edit it before sending ... Turn off Show predictions in the Composer section of General settings”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  96. 96
    The checklist, item 1

    Meet's next steps on by default; admin decides

    The page says “Admins: On by default; admins can disable”

    Google Workspace Updates (Meet), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  97. 97
    The checklist, item 2

    Gemini Customize menu lets you manage connections

    The page says “you decide which apps to connect to and can manage your settings at any time”

    Gemini release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  98. 98
    The checklist, item 3

    General settings > Composer > Show predictions

    The page says “Turn off Show predictions in the Composer section of General settings”

    OpenAI release notes, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  99. 99
    The checklist, item 4

    Google hasn't set new dates for skills in Workspace apps

    The page says “Delayed until further notice”

    Google Workspace Updates (skills delay), at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  100. 100
    The checklist, item 5

    Enterprise: creating new custom GPTs set to end Oct. 26

    The page says “Oct 26, 2026 (planned): Creation of new custom GPTs ends”

    OpenAI GPT retirement FAQ, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed
  101. 101
    The checklist, item 5

    Publish drafts you plan to migrate

    The page says “Publish any drafts you need to migrate before this cutoff; public sharing is not required”

    OpenAI GPT retirement FAQ, at the passage · whole page

    confirmed

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