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Google Drive is used by millions to store their data and important documents on the cloud, which has become a spam target for attackers. News 

Warning Issued to Google Drive Users Regarding Significant Spam Problem: Steps to Take Now

Adriana Marais, ,

Google Drive is the latest target of spam attacks, and the company has issued a clear warning to its users, asking them to be vigilant for possible intrusion attempts. Drive has generally been immune to these problems, but it seems the popularity of the platform has made it a possible way for hackers to push malware or try phishing attacks. Google has been dealing with Gmail’s spam problem for some time, and recently created a token to reduce and remove spam from your inbox. So how does Google Drive deal…

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Google is making it easier to search for files on iOS by implementing a range of new additions. Here's what you need to know. News 

Google Drive is simplifying file searches on its iOS app.

Adriana Marais, , , ,

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a Google Drive user. Whether you use iOS or Android, Google Drive offers a convenient way to upload and access your files. However, it is not without its flaws, and you may have encountered obstacles when searching and filtering files on both iOS and Android, especially when you forget the file name. Google is finally addressing the same thing on iOS (Android availability coming soon) by letting users filter their searches, introducing filter categories, suggesting relevant filters as you type, and…

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WhatsApp data backed up on the cloud will count against your Google Drive account and some users are already seeing the changes. News 

Here’s What You Need to Know About WhatsApp Chats and Photos Being Backed Up to Google Storage

Jim Hendler,

WhatsApp users are finally ending their free storage backup in the messaging app. In fact, if you have used the beta version of WhatsApp, you will notice that the changes have already taken effect. The latest update means that all WhatsApp users will soon have to manage their WhatsApp backup data or be prepared to pay for Google Drive storage. Earlier this year we told you about WhatsApp notifying users of upcoming storage changes to everyone, and now we can see the amount of storage data backed up on your…

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Here's a step-by-step guide on how to scan a document using the Google Drive app on your iOS and Android devices. News 

Built-in Document Scanner Now Available on Google Drive

Adriana Marais

Google Drive users on Android devices have been able to scan documents and save them as PDF files for quite some time. However, the technology giant recently released this feature for iOS users as well. The feature was available on Android devices for over a decade, and the tech giant added a few new features to the document scanner in November 2023. However, iPhone and iPad users didn’t have the same option. According to reports, iOS users can now quickly scan documents using Google Drive itself and add them to…

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Google Drive cloud storage is available to Android, iOS and desktop users and you get extra storage for a monthly fee. News 

Grab Google Drive Storage for Only Rs 35 in India

Adriana Marais

Google Drive is the best way to get cloud storage for Android, iOS or desktop. The company has a range of cloud plans that cater to users as per their needs and budget. The cheapest Google Drive plan in India costs 130 rupees per month, but the company is offering a special discount starting in 2024, giving more people the chance to pay for cloud storage and see if it’s worth buying in the future. Google is offering a special price on Drive for a limited time, and it’s not…

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WhatsApp users are now getting the message which informs them about the end of free storage for their chats and photos. News 

WhatsApp Announces Expiry of Free Storage by 2024

Jim Hendler,

WhatsApp data will start counting in Google Drive storage from the beginning of 2024, while WhatsApp beta users on Android will start seeing the changes this month. We managed to get the latest WhatsApp beta version for Android and noticed that the message now pops up in the chat backups section of the WhatsApp settings. A new popup says that WhatsApp backups will start using your Google Drive storage over the next few months. The message is coming this week to WhatsApp beta version 2.23.26.7 for Android. As you can…

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Google Drive lets you save files, photos and videos but the privacy feature isn't the best in the market and users now have another option. News 

New Rival Emerges for Google Photos, Ensuring Enhanced Photo Security

Adriana Marais, ,

Android users have relied heavily on apps like Google Photos to capture and recreate their memories. In fact, some of the iPhone users prefer to use Google’s photo platform instead of Apple’s app. But now Android users have more reasons to consider using other apps to store their photos, especially since they promise better protection for your content. Proton is a well-known email client that offers its users a high level of privacy, and now its own version of Google Drive is getting a new update that lets you automatically…

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Google Drive's new 'home' is said to make file discovery faster for files that are most important to you. Here's what you must know. News 

Google Drive Gives Its Homepage a Fresh New Look!

Adriana Marais,

Google Drive is getting a makeover soon, as the search giant introduces a new home page for Google Drive, simply called the home page. It is said to make it faster to find the files that are most important to you. In a new workspace blog update, Google notes that Drive will now suggest personalized recommendations for files and folders based on Google’s machine learning technology. “These suggestions use a variety of signals, such as which files or folders you’ve recently opened, shared, or edited, or which documents have been…

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Google has started investigating the mysterious case of files disappearing from Google Drive. Check details. News 

Mysterious Disappearances on Google Drive: Investigation Launched!

Adriana Marais

Google is currently looking into reports from users of Google Drive who have reported that their personal files have disappeared from the cloud service. The company has acknowledged the problem in a recent Google community support thread and believes it only affects a small group of users who are using versions 84.0.0.0 through 84.0.4.0 of the Google Drive desktop app. The issue is being attributed to a synchronization problem. Previously, several Google Drive customers expressed their concerns on the company’s support forum about files disappearing suddenly without any prior warning.…

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Google Drive desktop users are randomly losing their uploaded data due to an unknown reason. The company has acknowledged the issue, and is working on a fix. News 

Data Disappearing for Google Drive Users: Company Investigating!

Adriana Marais,

Google has officially acknowledged an issue affecting Google Drive that causes users’ data to disappear from the cloud. Google notes that the company is “currently investigating reports of an issue affecting a limited subset of Drive for desktop users” and will provide updates soon. In addition, the search giant has highlighted key points that need to be taken into account until this issue is resolved. How to protect yourself from this problem according to Google First, users are not allowed to click “Disconnect account” in Drive for Desktop. Second, users…

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Google Drive has received new features on the Android version of the app. (Google) News 

Revamp Your Scanning with Google Drive’s Android Document Scanner Upgrade!

Adriana Marais,

Over the past few years, Google has been focused on assisting users in growing their businesses, improving communication, and fostering collaboration on its Drive platform. To further enhance the user experience and attract more users, Google Drive recently unveiled a revamped home page that aims to expedite file searches. Now, Google is introducing a redesigned document scanner with an updated user interface (UI) and numerous additional features. Discover more about this new tool available on Google Drive. Document scanner in Google Drive The Android version of Google Drive is getting…

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Google Docs and Drive uses now getting this feature that will work if you have a Gmail account. News 

eSignatures Beta Testing Begins on Google Docs

Adriana Marais, ,

Google users will soon have a useful feature available in Docs. The company has begun beta testing the platform’s eSignature option, preventing people from using other doc apps to access the feature. This tool allows users to digitally sign documents and important letters without having to print and scan the document. Google introduced the feature to select users last year, but the beta version is now available for more Workspace accounts. Google Docs allows people to request a single electronic signature from another person that includes fields such as signature,…

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The new service shutting down next month caters to old Google data from apps like Hangout, and Gmail among others. News 

Google to Discontinue Album Archive in One Month

Adriana Marais, ,

The Album Archive, a product from Google, is the latest to be discontinued without user input. This tool was useful for storing past conversations, videos, and pictures. Google used to have a lot of popular apps, and Album Archive was the best tool for keeping old data. However, starting July 19th, Google will remove the content available through the album library, which means it’s time to start exporting your data and backing it up somewhere else. Google will inform users of the news this week via email and advise them…

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The cloud platform from Google will stop working on select Windows versions from August this year. News 

Old Windows PC Users Will No Longer get Google Drive Support

Adriana Marais,

In August, Google will discontinue its assistance for “Drive for desktop” on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and all 32-bit versions of Windows, according to an announcement. “To avoid service interruption, Windows users should upgrade to Windows 10 (64-bit) or later before August 2023,” Google said on the support page. The company also said that users of the 32-bit version of Windows will still be able to access Google Drive through a browser. In April of this year, the company had limited the number of files that users…

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