What’s changing

We’re launching new features for the Google Drive mobile apps that will help you search more quickly and efficiently. Now, Android and iOS users with the latest versions of the Drive app will be able to:

• See and re-run recent desktop and mobile searches.
• View and select intelligent suggestions as they type, including suggestions for people, past searches, and keywords, as well as recently accessed files.

Who’s impacted

End users

Why it’s important

With changes in working patterns due to COVID-19, more people need to get work done even when they’re away from their desk. Finding files quickly and easily on your phone helps ensure you can still share, review, collaborate, and create, wherever you are.

Getting started

• Admins: No action needed.
• End users: This feature will be enabled with the latest versions of the Drive Android and iOS apps. Web and App Activity must be enabled for your account. Once the app is updated, you can use improved search by typing within the search bar. Visit our Help Center to learn more about search in Drive.

Rollout pace

• Rapid and Scheduled release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 9, 2020 for users with the latest versions of the Drive Android and iOS apps

Availability

• Available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus, as well as G Suite Basic, Business, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers

Resources

• Google Drive Help: Find files in Google Drive

Source: Google Workspace Updates: Improving search in Google Drive on Android and iOS

Posted By: Brink
09 Dec 2020