Google’s support for the M1 means Drive for desktop will work on any Mac. The M1 chip combines features such as processor, I/O, security and memory into one single system on a chip (SoC). M1 devices are based around a chip that offers improved performance per watt. This update also addresses Google Drive for desktop support for Apple M1 devices. On macOS, the application name has been changed to Google Drive. The mount point path remains the same, so you can still find all your files in the same places, but shortcuts to the application have been renamed to Google Drive. The branding in the product has also been updated to Google Workspace, the new name for G Suite.
Here’s the official announcement from Google:ĭrive File Stream is now Google Drive for desktop. Let’s explore this in more detail and see what it means for you. In a recent announcement, Google stated that Drive File Stream is being renamed. As Google once again makes dramatic changes to its products, we must all step forward. “In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety,” says Abraham Maslow.
