Files by Google rolling out ‘Receive’ Quick Share FAB
The latest addition to Files by Google is a “Receive” floating action button (FAB) for Quick Share.
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Files by Google adds Circle to Search for images, preps AI summaries
After redesigning Recents on the homescreen, Files by Google now has a shortcut for Circle to Search when viewing images.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google switches to stories-like ‘Recents’ carousel
An interesting change to Files by Google on Android today changes the behavior of the “Recents” carousel at the top of the app.
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Files by Google renames ‘Favorites’ to ‘Starred’
A small change to the Files by Google app sees your “Favorites” renamed to “Starred,” with no change to the functionality.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google integrating a document scanner
After dropping the bottom bar and swapping out Nearby Share, Files by Google is adding a document scanner shortcut that looks and works exactly like the one available in Google Drive.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google redesign removes bottom bar
In removing the bottom bar (again), Files by Google is making a pretty notable design change that simplifies the app.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google ‘Important’ tab is shutting down soon, will delete files
It’s barely 2024, and Google is already planning to wind down another feature this year. The latest Files by Google update includes evidence of the “Important” tab shutting down in the near future.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google rolling out redesign with even more Material You
The Files by Google app is getting a makeover, as Google is now rolling out a revamped homepage design featuring more Material You.
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Nearby Share branding comes to Files by Google
The Nearby Share sheet is due for a Material You redesign, but until then its presence in the Files by Google app is getting more prominent.
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How to clear some space and empty trash on your Google Pixel
While modern-day smartphones are fantastic for keeping large files in the cloud, you will inevitably find yourself downloading at least some locally onto your device. Over time, that download folder can get larger and larger until your Android device almost can’t take anymore. This guide will take you through the “Files” app and help you empty some of that trash on your Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google app on Pixel reemphasizes ‘Share’ feature by bringing back bottom bar tab
Google started rolling out Nearby Share in August of 2020 to Android devices as part of Play services. The native OS integration somewhat eclipsed a key aspect of the Files by Google, but Share is now prominently being highlighted again on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google gains ‘chip’ filters to help find and delete apps and games
A recent update to the Files by Google app has added some handy chip search filters to help you find and delete unwanted or unused apps and games on your Android device.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Files ‘Smart Storage’ automatically deletes media backed up to Photos
Google Photos may cost more now, but it still remains one of the best backup services out there for clearing storage on your phone and backing up your photos and videos to the cloud. Now, the Google Files app can automatically delete media from Pixel smartphones that has already been backed up with a feature called “Smart Storage.”
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google beta offers early look at Material You redesign [Update: Dynamic colors]
Google is launching its “Material You” design language later this year, but ahead of that, the Files by Google app has gotten a noticeable redesign with Material You elements.
Update: Files by Google now also respects Android 12’s Material You dynamic colors.
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Files by Google skyrockets to 1 billion Play Store downloads
Files by Google has reached a fairly major milestone having just surpassed 1 billion downloads from the Google Play Store — and in super quick fashion we should add.
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[Update: Double-tap seeking] Files by Google adds neat media player volume and brightness gesture controls
Files by Google is one of the most stripped-back file managers for Android, but it has a simple, easy-to-understand design and layout. If you didn’t already know, the media player within Files by Google now includes some neat volume and brightness control gestures.
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Files by Google officially starts rolling out PIN-encrypted ‘Safe Folder’
Back in June, we spotted Google’s Files app working on a password-protected “Safe Folder.” This feature is now rolling out in beta, while the company reports 150 million monthly users.
Expand Expanding CloseFiles by Google preparing pin-protected ‘Safe folder’
In recent years, we’ve all wisely become more privacy-conscious, with more folks learning of and caring more about features like end-to-end encryption in messaging, but what about the sensitive files we keep on our phones? The Files by Google app is preparing the ability to create a pin-protected “Safe folder” on your phone.
Files by Google can now play local files on a nearby Chromecast
In the age of streaming services and cloud backups, it’s not all that often we have to play local files off of a device. However, Google is making that a lot easier with the latest update to its file manager app. Files by Google can now play your locally stored media on a Chromecast display.
Files by Google beta tests Chromecast support for videos and photos
Last month, our APK Insight team uncovered that Files by Google would soon be picking up the ability to use Chromecast to display your files on a television. As of this week’s beta update, Files by Google is rolling out Chromecast support for some people.
Files by Google 1.0.2635 preps Chromecast support and card snoozing [APK Insight]
The latest beta of Files by Google, version 1.0.2635, rolled out last night, and it shows work toward sharing photos and videos from your phone to Chromecast devices.
Files by Google gets dark mode and better media controls for 100 million users
Originally designed for Android Go, Files by Google has quickly become a favorite for a lot of Android users. Today, Google has announced that Files has over 100 million monthly users, and it’s getting an official dark mode and improved media features to celebrate.
Files by Google adds support for USB OTG storage, full folder structures with latest update
Roughly a month after it picked up its new branding, Files by Google has gotten an update with some much-appreciated features added. In its latest version, Files by Google has added USB OTG support, as well as better folder support
[Update: Official] ‘Files’ redesigned with Google Material Theme, drops ‘Go’ branding [Gallery]
With Android Go, Google launched optimized ‘Go’ variants for Assistant, Maps, YouTube, and more. One of the more popular applications in the line is Files Go, with Google today dropping that moniker as part a Material Theme redesign.
