Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Scanning documents on Android phones typically requires specific apps. However, if you use the Files by Google app on your device, you can now scan documents right within the app. In addition, you can ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Lately, Google has been redesigning its key apps by implementing FABs (floating action buttons) in the bottom left corner of the UI. Apps like Google Messages, Google Drive, and Gmail have already ...

After rolling out a new PDF viewer, Files by Google has detailed a trio of new features, including integration with Gemini’s upcoming “Ask about this PDF” functionality. “Ask about this PDF” was ...

Files by Google isn't one of those popular Google apps that come pre-installed with almost every Android phone, and it isn't part of the Play Store's 10 billion downloads club, either. However, that's ...

A small change to the Files by Google app sees your “Favorites” renamed to “Starred,” with no change to the functionality. The latest beta release (version 1.3460.630797621.0) simply rebrands the ...

Now Smart Search on Google’s Files app takes it a step further by allowing you to find text and objects in images and documents, including PDF files, on your device. The Smart Search feature is ...

Google has recently enhanced its Files by Google app with significant upgrades, giving a much-needed upgrade to the company's flagship document platform. This suite of features marks a significant ...

Files by Google could soon get improved search filters, letting users filter out “Other” file types beyond common media types. Users will also be able to filter files based on internal and external ...

Google is testing Material 3 Expressive components in a beta version of its Files app. Changes include centrally placed, redesigned floating buttons, larger thumbnails, and a new progress bar design.

Google is on a quest to push its Gemini AI chatbot in as many productivity tools as possible. The latest app to get some generative AI lift is the Files by Google app, which now automatically pulls up ...