The "all-in-one" app is being replaced by two new powerhouses. Choosing the right one depends on whether you're a casual user or a power professional.
While this caused a "violent reaction" among some users who feared their files were disappearing, the reality is much simpler: Google is splitting the service into two specialized tools to better serve different needs. 2017 - Google Drive
The headline of the year arrived in September: Google officially deprecated the Google Drive desktop app for Mac and PC. December 11, 2017. Shut Down Date: March 12, 2018. The "all-in-one" app is being replaced by two
Beyond the desktop changes, 2017 saw Google Drive lean harder into its greatest strength: real-time teamwork. Features like (now a staple for G Suite users) finally solved the "ownership" headache—files now belong to the team, not just the person who created them. This means when a team member leaves, the work stays. 4. A Hub for Everything The headline of the year arrived in September:
The End of an Era: 2017—The Year Google Drive Transformed If you’ve noticed your desktop cloud icon looks a bit different lately, you aren’t alone. 2017 has been a watershed year for , marking the biggest shift in how we interact with the cloud since its launch in 2012.
Teachers are increasingly using Drive for digital handouts and collaborative writing, moving away from traditional pen-and-paper methods.
2. Meet the Successors: Backup and Sync vs. Drive File Stream