Google's just added a handy new feature to Gmail: you can now convert attached Microsoft Office files to Google Docs and edit them, all within your inbox. There's also support for 15 lesser-used MS Office filetypes, and increased support for tables and charts and the like. Happy spreadsheeting. [VentureBeat via The…

Google Drive is down, and it's taken all of your docs with it. Users have been reporting outages since 11:20, which is very annoying if you use Google Docs for work—like all my coworkers and I do. Fingers crossed they fix it soon! (Update 3:15 PM: It's back!)

Want to edit a Google Drive document from your mobile device? Now you'll need not one, but three apps: Google just removed editing capabilities from the Drive app. You'll have to install Docs or Sheets to get your editing powers back. [Android Police via TechMeme]

Google's just added some third-party plugins to Google Docs and Sheets. Called Add-Ons, they enable tasks like printing address labels or getting approvals on documents—similar to the apps Microsoft Office users are familiar with. [Google via PCWorld]

Google is adding handwriting input to Gmail and Docs. Starting today, you can use your trackpad or mouse to hand-draw characters in a variety of languages. [Gmail Blog via 9to5Google]