Google Drive Developing a new feature for Android According to a report, the devices are speculated to add a layer of security while accessing the app. It is said to be discovered during the APK teardown of the app on the Android platform. A feature called Privacy Screen is available at iOS The version of the cloud storage app from 2020 and now finally reported to be coming to its Android counterpart as well.
Privacy screen on Google Drive for Android
one in reportAndroid Authority detailed an alleged privacy screen feature that is said to be in development. Code string references to the feature were reportedly discovered after a apk Teardown of Google Drive for Android app version 2-24-467-3. It is speculated that it will work similarly to its iOS counterpart, requiring authentication before the user is granted access to the app.
One of the code strings contains the following text:
When the privacy screen is on, you’ll be asked to verify it’s you when you open this app.
However, there are some warnings that are consistent with the iOS version of the app. Code references show that even with it activated, shared data may still be available through other apps’ internet browsers. Additionally, the Privacy Screen feature cannot protect notifications and other system functionality.
Privacy Screen feature in Google Drive for iOS
This feature on Google Drive for iOS carries several other limitations when it comes to security, such as files shared with the Files app, photos shared with the Photos app, some Siri functionality, and if the app is uninstalled. Is.
Other new features
recently google roll A better Drive file picker for Android devices. According to the company, users will be able to more easily access recently viewed items on Google Drive. Additionally, it will let them instantly view shared items within Drive, My Drive, and other storage locations.
The above update has already been rolled out on the Rapid Release domain and will be launched on the Scheduled Release domain from December 2nd.