Google is streamlining how customers backup and sync their recordsdata. The firm is rolling out the brand new Drive for desktop app on Mac and Windows.

Drive for desktop will exchange the Backup and Sync app (which the Google Drive desktop app in 2018) in addition to , which is for enterprise customers. Given that Google Workspace is now , it would not make a number of sense to have separate sync strategies.

The new app combines the of Backup and Sync and Drive File Stream, in line with Google. You will be capable of add and sync your photographs and movies throughout Google Photos in addition to Drive. There’s the choice to sync exterior storage units with the cloud as effectively. In addition, you can mirror Drive recordsdata in your pc, with regionally saved variations of recordsdata for sooner entry.

On prime of that, you’ll be able to akin to your desktop and paperwork. There’s additionally integration with Microsoft Outlook and Meet scheduling, and you can see who’s enhancing Microsoft Office recordsdata in actual time.

Drive File Stream customers will not should do a lot. Google renamed the app to Drive for desktop, and it’ll acquire options from Backup and Sync within the coming months. Google will immediate Backup and Sync customers to change over to Drive for desktop. From October 1st, Backup and Sync , so you will must make the transition to maintain backing up your recordsdata with Drive.