Added ability to call SIP phones via Meet plug-in.Improved progress messaging when uploading files to Drive for desktop from a USB device.Improved sync performance when connecting to a network after working offline.

Added ability to manage and purchase additional cloud storage from within Drive for desktop. Note: Drive for Desktop was previously called Google File Stream and still is currently on Macs (changed 2-4-2021). It is available from the Mac App Store, and that precludes the inclusion of any kernel extensions (yes, there is also a direct download version, but AFAIK it works essentially the same).

The DriveFileStream.dmg is now in Downloads and can be used to install File Stream. Select the 'Download for Mac' blue button.

Added support for some cameras to back up to Drive for desktop. Open Google Drive in a web browser at and select 'Get Drive File Stream for Mac' under Settings.

Improved accessibility of folders and files created offline.

Implemented full support for Apple silicon (M1) Mac computers.

Now, the October 14, version 52.0 of Google Drive for desktop features “Full Apple silicon (M1) Mac support.” October 14th, 2021 – Full Apple silicon (M1) Mac support A May update brought further improvements, but was still termed a “beta.”

The app has now been updated to provide full native support for Macs powered by M1 series Apple Silicon-based chip.Īt the start of 2021, Google’s previous consumer-targeted app (Backup and Sync) was granted “improved Apple M1 support.” In February, the business-targeted Drive File Stream, which later became Drive for Desktop, gained “open beta” support for M1 hardware. Google Drive for Desktop is Google’s unified cloud backup application for both consumer and business users.

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