Google has announced enhancements to Google Drive in its latest update. The update includes faster video playback and improved file organization capabilities in the cloud.
With new transcoding in Google Drive, video playback can now adjust transfer capacity based on connection speed, resulting in higher or lower resolution. This update ensures that video playback starts faster when hitting the Play button and reduces buffering occurrences. These improvements currently apply to new video files uploaded post-update launch, with Google committing to extending them to all Drive video files by year-end.
The update also enhances Google Drive’s search functionalities, allowing sorting by file type, owner, and last modified date, with further refinement options after receiving search results. The platform now suggests filters automatically during searches to streamline the process.
The new search features are presently accessible on Google Drive for iOS and Google Workspace users, with plans for Android compatibility still pending.
This article was translated from Swedish to English and originally appeared on pcforalla.se.
