Google announced its merged Drive for desktop app which will change the Sync and Backup for individuals. For recommendation back in 2017, Google split off its desktop Drive app in favor of Backup and Sync for individuals and Drive for desktop which was strictly for business users.

Starting on July 19, Google will begin transitioning its users to the brand-new Drive for desktop app. From August 18 onwards users still on the Backup and Sync app will begin getting an in-app notification guiding them to shift to the new Drive app.

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In terms of appearances and functions, Drive for desktop will be almost similar to the basic web-based Drive customer. Users can sync and gain access to multiple format files including a background sync option. Theres also the alternative to sync external storage devices including tough drives and flash drives too the possibility to select automated sync to Google Photos.