2017 - Google Drive Direct

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.

From the retirement of the classic desktop app to the birth of "Stream" and "Sync," here is everything you need to know about the state of Google Drive in 2017. 1. The Big Retirement: Bye-Bye, Google Drive for Mac/PC 2017 - Google Drive

2017 is the year Google Drive grew up. By moving away from a simple "sync folder" and toward a "streamed file system," Google is preparing us for a future where hard drive capacity no longer dictates our productivity. While this caused a "violent reaction" among some

2. Meet the Successors: Backup and Sync vs. Drive File Stream The Big Retirement: Bye-Bye, Google Drive for Mac/PC

Teachers are increasingly using Drive for digital handouts and collaborative writing, moving away from traditional pen-and-paper methods.