Google Drive could soon get a dedicated “Uploads” screen. This page would offer several more details about the content and control over files being uploaded to the Google Cloud.
Google Drive Uploads screen getting new features
Google Drive is the default cloud storage for almost all Android smartphone users. It is one of the simplest, most robust, and reliable destinations to manage and share files.
The Google Drive platform is available to every Google account owner and is quite convenient to use. However, the user interface and functions of the cloud storage platform are quite basic. This could change soon, according to an APK teardown conducted by Android Authority.
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Currently, uploading files to Drive means staring at a spinning wheel until Google Drive accepts the entirety of the content being uploaded. Moving forward, users could get a dedicated “Uploads” section.
The new Uploads section would be accessible from the app’s menu. Similar to the “Downloads” page in web browsers, Google Drive app users would be able to see everything that’s in the queue to be uploaded, what’s currently uploading, and even a history of past uploads.
Google offers a lot more visual aids to indicate progress
Watching the progress bar fill up for Downloads is quite satisfying. Google appears to have adopted a similar UI for the Uploads section.
Instead of an endlessly spinning circle, users could soon see a progress bar that fills up as the upload progresses. The Google Drive version 2.24.347 also offers a percentage readout and the total file size. Needless to say, this would be a treat for users who regularly upload large files to the Google Cloud.
Moving forward Google Drive will also be a lot more upfront about the destination of the files being uploaded. Currently, Google Drive uploads files to the open folder. However, the app will reportedly start asking users to pick a specific location for each file. This could mean users could soon upload multiple files and choose their destinations.
It is important to note that these are experimental features. Google might not include them in a stable version of the app. However, the Uploads section appears quite polished, suggesting Google might not scrap the same.
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