Google Drive: News
Launched in 2012, Google Drive is a hosting service where one can store files on servers, share them and also synchronize those across any device, like a smartphone, tablet or a computer. The files in Drive, such as videos, photos and documents, are backed up in such a way that one can’t lose them. Through Google One, a person can store up to 15GB of data for free. And if one pays, which is optional, even data up to 100GB, 200GB, 2TB, 10TB, 20TB, and 30TB can be kept in there. Drive, which includes Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, form an office suite that allows collaborative editing of presentations, documents, images, etc. The files that are created and edited through this suite all are saved in Drive.
01 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle pushes new ChromeOS update to boost productivity
Google has begun rolling out its latest ChromeOS 130 update, bringing a host of new features such as Quick Insert, Focus Mode, and Welcome Recap.
19 Oct 2024
GmailEmails getting stuck in your Gmail outbox? Here's the fix
Gmail, the most popular email app, occasionally faces the problem of outgoing emails getting stuck in the Outbox folder.
17 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle Drive can now save your scanned documents as JPEGs
Google Drive has introduced a new feature that permits users to save scanned documents as JPEGs, in addition to the existing PDF format.
26 Jul 2024
GoogleGemini is now 20% faster than OpenAI's most advanced model
Google has announced an upgrade to its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, with the introduction of its fastest and most cost-efficient model yet, 1.5 Flash.
06 Jul 2024
TechnologyWho needs hard drive? Student runs Linux from Google Drive
In a significant accomplishment, Ersei, a computer science student at Purdue University, US, has successfully booted Linux directly from Google Drive.
20 May 2024
AndroidGoogle Drive's 'Dark' mode now accessible on multiple platforms
Google Drive, a widely used cloud storage application, now supports dark mode across various devices.
17 May 2024
ChatGPTChatGPT can now analyze documents, spreadsheets on your Google Drive
OpenAI introduced several updates to its AI chatbot ChatGPT during the "Spring Update" live stream.
07 May 2024
AndroidEasy steps to backup your Android phone to the cloud
Backing up your Android phone's data to the cloud is a crucial step in securing your valuable information.
18 Apr 2024
App StoreDelta, a Nintendo emulator, arrives on Apple's iOS App Store
Developer Riley Testut's new creation Delta, a Nintendo emulator, has officially launched on the iOS App Store.
17 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle finally rolls out dark theme for Drive storage platform
Google Drive, the popular online storage platform, has officially introduced a much-anticipated dark theme.
23 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle Drive overhauls home page with advanced search capabilities
Google has revamped its Drive website's "Home" page, featuring an "expanded search bar and enhanced search chip capabilities."
07 Mar 2024
GoogleNow you can scan documents using Google Files app
Google Files is introducing a new document scanner feature, similar to the one found on Google Drive.
03 Mar 2024
GoogleGoogle Drive can now load videos much faster
Google Drive is stepping up its video playback game by incorporating Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) transcodes.
13 Jan 2024
GoogleGoogle's latest updates improve sharing experience on Workspace apps
Google has unveiled several updates to its Workspace apps, aiming to enhance the sharing experience for users.
29 Nov 2023
iOSiPhone users can now scan documents directly into Google Drive
Google Drive has introduced a document scanning feature for iOS, making it easier for iPhone users to snap pictures of documents and add them to their cloud storage.
29 Nov 2023
TechnologyGoogle Drive introduces new homepage with personalized suggestions
Google Drive is rolling out a new default homepage view on the web, designed to offer personalized file and folder suggestions using "machine learning algorithms."
27 Nov 2023
GoogleGoogle is investigating mysterious data loss affecting several Drive users
Google Drive users are facing a mysterious issue where their files have suddenly disappeared, with some even losing data from the past six months.
15 Nov 2023
WhatsAppHow to manage storage as WhatsApp ends unlimited backup facility
WhatsApp has confirmed that it will discontinue the unlimited Google Drive backups for Android users, a feature that was introduced in 2015.
11 Nov 2023
GoogleGoogle Drive redesigns homepage for Android and iOS
Google is revamping the Drive homepage to offer a more streamlined user interface (UI), per 9to5Google.
28 Oct 2023
GoogleGoogle Drive on Android introduces 2-page view for PDFs
Google Drive has unveiled a dual-page layout for viewing PDFs, significantly improving the user experience on larger screens.
06 Oct 2023
GoogleGoogle Drive rolling out 'Activity' feed to streamline workflows
Google Drive is getting a new "Activity" feed on its web platform, making it easier for users to view and manage pending access requests, recent comments, and approvals all in one spot.
20 Sep 2023
Google GeminiGoogle's AI chatbot Bard can now double-check its answers
Google has announced a significant expansion of its AI chatbot, Bard's capabilities.
03 Mar 2023
GoogleSee what Google knows about you; you won't like it
Most of us have used at least one of Google's products and services. And most of us have wondered how much the tech giant knows about us.
24 Feb 2023
GoogleGoogle enhances Workspace apps with a fresh design, new features
Google has introduced new features and some design changes for its Workspace applications, including Docs and Sheets.
16 Sep 2022
GoogleGoogle Drive gets new rotary dial-like widget on Android tablets
The Android tablet revolution is real, and Google is doing everything on its part to sustain it.
01 Jul 2022
GmailGoogle Drive: Top tips and tricks you must know
For most of us, a day without using at least one of Google's services is almost unthinkable. Today, we take a look at one of Google's most valuable services - the Drive.
05 Sep 2021
GoogleHere's how to access Google Drive files even when offline
The biggest disadvantage of cloud storage is that files remain inaccessible if you aren't online. Now, Google Drive has announced that you will be able to access your files offline, after enabling access through a few simple steps.
23 Aug 2020
Security#BugAlert: Attackers can use Google Drive to hack your system
A major security flaw has been flagged in Googe Drive, an issue that could easily be used by a hacker to trick you into downloading malware or ransomware.
20 Aug 2020
X#OutageAlert: Gmail, Drive, Docs, and other services are down [Fixed]
A number of Google services, including Gmail and Google Docs, appear to have been affected in what looks like a major outage.
16 Apr 2020
iOSSoon, Google will protect your Drive files with Face ID
Google Drive always remains protected with a password - the same one you use for your Google account.
03 Apr 2020
Google#TechBytes: How to get the most out of Zoom
In the wake of the novel coronavirus crisis, video conferencing service Zoom has become the talk of the town.
04 Mar 2020
FacebookSoon, WhatsApp will let you protect chat backups with passwords
A few hours ago, Facebook enabled dark mode on WhatsApp, making the messaging service easier to use in dark environments.
12 Oct 2019
GmailYour boss can read your emails on Gmail. Here's how
Nobody enjoys being the target of eavesdropping, particularly when it's your boss doing the spying!
02 Oct 2019
SecurityFormer Yahoo engineer hacked thousands of accounts for nudes
In a shocking case, a software engineer who used to work at Yahoo has pleaded guilty to accessing and searching thousands of accounts on the service.
12 Aug 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: FinArt, the AI-powered solution to manage money, cut expenses
With the rise of Digital India, money management has become a tedious task.
20 Jul 2019
iOSThis tool can steal data from iCloud, Google Drive
An Israeli company, by the name of NSO Group, is selling a dangerous hacking tool, one that can be used to mine your personal files from Google Drive and iCloud.
19 Jul 2019
SecurityYour privately-shared Google Photos are not fully secure: Here's why
Google Photos makes an ideal platform to back up images and videos.
13 Jul 2019
IndiaA complete guide on getting started with WhatsApp Messenger
One of the most popular messaging apps, WhatsApp needs no introduction.
22 Jun 2019
Aadhaar CardMy Aadhaar Online contest: Everything you need to know
UIDAI, the statutory authority for Aadhaar, is hosting a My Aadhaar Online contest in India.
29 Mar 2019
iPhoneGot a new phone? Here's a quick data migration guide
Getting a phone is easy but setting it up with the data from the previous device - from photos to apps - might seem like a time-consuming task.
14 Mar 2019
TechnologyNow, use 'Firefox Send' for free, fully encrypted file transfers
Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the famous Firefox browser, has launched a new service for instant file transfers - Firefox Send.
12 Mar 2019
India#FinancialBytes: 5 apps to help homemakers manage finances better
Financial management, planning, and budgeting are essential skills homemakers should have in order to run their household smoothly.
01 Mar 2019
MicrosoftWant to send large files for free? Try these tools
For most of us, email is an ideal file-sharing option - simple, secure and used by everyone.
25 Dec 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police are acquiring technology to hack cloud storage systems
After the controversy over the Center's 'snooping order', the Delhi Police are gearing up to acquire new technology that will enable cops to hack into cloud-based storage systems and extract suspects' data for analysis.
06 Dec 2018
WhatsAppSoon, you will not be able to use Google Allo
As is common practice at Google, now its smart messaging service Allo is falling on the chopping block.
13 Nov 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp to delete outdated Google Drive backups: What to do
If you have not backed up WhatsApp chats and photos on Google Drive in a long while, do it immediately or they'll be removed.
03 Nov 2018
WhatsAppHere are 6 tips to keep your WhatsApp secure
World-wide, WhatsApp is now the quintessential messaging app.
30 Oct 2018
GoogleWant to be more productive on Chrome? Try these extensions
Google Chrome is one of the most popular internet browsers in the world. It is widely used and regularly updated with interesting (sometimes annoying) features.
19 Sep 2018
Google5 best cloud storage apps for every smartphone user
Our smartphones are packed with limited storage and thus, storing high-quality pictures and videos, documents along with countless apps and games is obviously quite difficult.
15 Sep 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp backups will be deleted soon; backup your chats now
Google recently entered into an agreement with WhatsApp that will stop the messaging-app backups from eating into your Google Drive storage quota.
23 Aug 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp backups will be deleted soon; backup your chats now
Google recently entered into an agreement with WhatsApp that will stop the messaging-app backups from eating into your Google Drive storage quota.
16 Aug 2018
Google MapsGoogle One launches in US, offers new, cheaper cloud storage
For reasons as yet unknown, Google is rebranding its Google Drive storage plans as Google One, and has introduced newer, cheaper cloud storage plans for its customers, marking the first price cut in its cloud storage service in over four years.
28 Jul 2018
YouTubeGoogle Drive to hit 1 billion users mark this week
Google just can't stop growing.
03 Jul 2018
YouTubeWhat'll happen to your Google account after you pass away?
If you haven't already, you might want to think about what will happen to your Google account once you pass away.
24 Jun 2018
YouTubeWhat'll happen to your Google account after you pass away?
If you haven't already, you might want to think about what will happen to your Google account once you pass away.
06 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle is killing Google-Drive app, here's what you can do
Google Inc. will shut down its Google Drive app for Windows and macOS on May 12.
22 Nov 2017
WhatsAppHere are 6 tips to keep your WhatsApp secure
Over 1.3 billion people use WhatsApp app every day to connect with family and friends.
26 Sep 2017
AndroidMobile phones with limited storage? Here's what you can do
A smartphone is not limited to making calls.
09 Sep 2017
GoogleGoogle Drive app gets replaced by Google Drive File Stream
Google will discontinue the Google Drive app by the end of next year. However, there is no need to panic, as it will get replaced by Drive File Stream.
09 Jun 2017
YouTubeHow can you protect your own data from Google
For every free bit of software that you download or service you use, chances are the makers are taking something (usually personal data) or the other to provide you this service.
