Google DriveGoogle Drive is a file-hosting service and synchronization service developed by Google. Launched on April 24, 2012, Google Drive allows users to store files in the cloud (on Google servers), synchronize files across devices, and share files. In addition to a web interface, Google Drive offers apps with offline capabilities for Windows and macOS computers, and Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.
Google ChatOperating systemAndroid 7+iOS 18+webDiscontinuedAndroid 6, iOS 16, 17(2026)iOS 15(2024)iOS 14(2023)iOS 12, 13(2022)Android 5(2021)PredecessorGoogle HangoutsTypeCommunication softwareLicenseFreewareWebsitemail.google.com/chatRepositorygithub.com/googleworkspaceGoogle Chat is a communication service developed by Google. Initially designed for teams and business environments, it has since been made available for general consumers.
GmailGmail is a mailbox provider by Google. It is the largest email service worldwide, with 1.8 billion users. It is accessible via a web browser (webmail), mobile app, or through third-party email clients via the POP and IMAP protocols. Users can also connect non-Gmail e-mail accounts to their Gmail inbox. The service was launched as a beta version in 2004. It came out of beta in 2009.
Google MeetOperating systemAndroid 6+iOS 18+ChromeOSFuchsiawebDiscontinuedAndroid TVPredecessorGoogle DuoGoogle HangoutsTypeCommunication softwareLicenseFreemiumWebsitemeet.google.comRepositorygithub.com/googleworkspaceGoogle Meet is a video communication service developed by Google. It is one of two apps that constitute the replacement for Google Hangouts, the other being Google Chat.
GoogleAmerican multinational technology companyGoogle LLC ( , ) is an American multinational technology corporation focused on information technology, online advertising, search engine technology, email, cloud computing, software, quantum computing, e-commerce, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence (AI). It has been referred to as "the most powerful company in the world" by the BBC, and is one of the world's most valuable brands.Google CalendarGoogle Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google. It was initially created by Mike Samuel as part of his 20% project at Google, and developed by a team including Mike Samuel, Carl Sjogreen, David Marmaros and Neal Gafter. It became available in beta release April 13, 2006, and in general release in July 2009, on the web and as mobile apps for the Android and iOS platforms. Google Calendar allows users to create and edit events.
Cloud computingCloud computing is defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as "a paradigm for enabling network access to a scalable and elastic pool of shareable physical or virtual resources with self-service provisioning and administration on demand". It is commonly referred to as "the cloud". CharacteristicsIn 2011, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) identified five "essential characteristics" for cloud systems.Google Docs EditorsGoogle Docs Editors is a web-based productivity office suite offered by Google within its Google Drive service.
Google ContactsOperating systemAndroid 10+webWear OSDiscontinuedAndroid 8, 9(2025)Android 6, 7(2023)Android 5(2019)Size21 MBTypeContact managementWebsitecontacts.google.comGoogle Contacts is a contact management service developed by Google. It is available as an Android mobile app, a web app, or on the sidebar of Gmail as part of Google Workspace. HistoryGoogle Contacts originated as the built-in contacts manager in Gmail, which was introduced in 2007.
Productivity softwareProductivity software (also called personal productivity software or office productivity software) is application software used for producing information (such as documents, presentations, worksheets, databases, charts, graphs, digital paintings, electronic music and digital video). Its names arose from it increasing productivity, especially of individual office workers, from typists to knowledge workers, although its scope is now wider than that.
SoftwareSoftware (SW) consists of computer programs that instruct the execution of a computer. Software also includes design documents and specifications. The history of software is closely tied to the development of digital computers in the mid-20th century. Early programs were written in the machine language specific to the hardware.
Collaborative softwareCollaborative software or groupware is application software designed to help people working on a common task to attain their goals. One of the earliest definitions of groupware is "intentional group processes plus software to support them."*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.