Almost 8 years after launch, the Files by Google app has now hit the impressive 5 billion download milestone on the Play Store. Formerly known as Files:Go, it was rebranded to Files by Google in ...

Managing files and folders on your favorite Android device can be a chore, but it doesn't have to be. While many OEMs offer a file manager out of the box, they are basic at best. Thanks to third-party ...

Google’s file manager app for Android, called Files by Google, is getting a powerful search tool. The Smart Search feature makes finding files easy even if you don’t know the file name. It lets you ...

Files by Google could receive an option to create zip files directly from the app. The company would also allow you to pin folders to the “Collection” tab on the app’s main page for faster access.

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 ...

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 ...

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Every day, tons of files are downloaded from the Internet, from applications, images, videos, and audio files to plain text files. If you get an error message in ...

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