Google Drive for Android gets a video player upgrade and better upload tools
The mobile app is rolling out a revamped video player like the desktop version, plus more control over uploading files.
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- Google Drive for Android now has a redesigned video player with easier-to-use playback controls.
- The mobile upload process has also been improved with file renaming, folder selection, and clearer progress tracking.
- Both features are now rolling out to all Google Workspace and personal Drive users.
Google has been steadily modernizing its main storage app. The latest Google Drive for Android updates focus on making videos easier to watch and files easier to upload.
According to Google’s Workspace Updates blog, the Android app is finally getting the same revamped video player that rolled out on the web last year. The refreshed design moves playback controls below the video rather than overlaying them, making them easier to see and use. It also includes quick access to captions, playback speed, and full-screen mode.
