Drive

Search in Google Drive Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter

Tim September 20, 2016 7

When currently searching for files inside of Drive, it's imperative to know what it is you are looking for. Whether it be a random .jpg or other .doc, knowing the exact name will definitely bring you the results you need. However, what if you don't know the...

Google Drive Delivers Inline Uploads, Upload Progress Bar

Tim April 14, 2016 8

An update is shipping out for the Drive app from Google, bringing better inline uploads for making sure your files go exactly where you want them to. As it was before this update, whenever you would upload a file, the file would head into an Uploads folder...

Google Drive Updated With Rich Notifications, Easier Access When File Sharing

Tim November 4, 2015 17

An update for Google Drive is rolling out, bringing three features for those who use the service routinely on mobile devices. Once updated, users will have easier access to granting and gaining access to restricted files, the ability to preview files without a...

Save Your WhatsApp Chat History and Media to Google Drive

Tim October 7, 2015 27

Set to roll out to users over the next couple of months, WhatsApp is implementing native cloud storage of chat history, voice messages, and media for users to Google Drive. Once available, users can back up all of their personal WhatsApp data to the Drive...

Google Adds Your Videos and Photos From Google+ to Google Drive

Tim March 30, 2015 27

Starting today, your photo experience on Google should become slightly less perplexing, as now, Android users can view and organize their video and photo files from Google+ (aka the Photos app) directly through Google Drive. If you have auto backup turned on...

Google Debuts Native Classroom App for Android and iOS, Slims the Gap Between Educators and Students

Kyle January 14, 2015 13

Just in time for the beginning of many students' second school semester, Google has unveiled a native Classroom app for Android and iOS. If Classroom sounds a little familiar, that is because the pedagogical service's launch six months ago sort of slipped...

Say “Ok Google, Search Drive” to Locate Your Files and Documents

Tim December 16, 2014 11

If you needed an easier way to search through your Drive account, instead of manually opening and typing in what you need to find, Google has enabled users to simply state "Ok Google, search for xyz on Drive," with results then taking you straight into the...

Updates Roll Out to Google Drive, Camera, Android Wear, Slides, and Sheets

Tim October 29, 2014 22

The updates don't stop with Google Docs and Google Wallet today, as updates were just pushed to a large number of Google apps through Google Play. Inside a few, users will find Material Design makeovers, but in others, such as Google Camera and Android Wear,...