In a significant move for users of Windows on Arm computers, Google has introduced a native Google Drive for Desktop application tailored specifically for this platform. This release marks a notable expansion of Google’s offerings, as it is only the second app to be optimized for Windows on Arm, following the earlier launch of the Chrome browser.
The newly released Google Drive app is currently in beta, which means users may encounter some bugs during their experience. Google has advised users to work with “non-production data” or to ensure they have separate backups, given the preliminary nature of this software. Despite these caveats, the app promises to deliver functionality akin to its x64 counterpart, although it does not include the Outlook Meet plugin.
More Windows on Arm apps take shape
The introduction of the Drive for Desktop app is welcomed by many, as it provides a more efficient means of accessing Drive files compared to navigating through a web browser. The application allows for seamless syncing between cloud storage and local devices, enhancing user experience significantly.
This release not only highlights Google’s commitment to supporting Windows on Arm but also places the Drive app alongside other recent Arm-compatible applications, such as Arc Browser, NordVPN, and Notion. While the Quick Share app has also been mentioned as compatible with Windows on Arm, it currently operates through emulation rather than native support.
For those eager to explore this new application, it is available for download through Google’s official link. As the landscape of Windows on Arm continues to evolve, the addition of native applications like Google Drive and Chrome signals a promising future for users of these devices.
