Google will allow users to sync content across all devices with Drive for desktop

Tech giant Google has announced plans to replace Backup and Sync apps with the unified Drive for desktop app. For those unaware, Google, in 2017 split its desktop Drive app in two — Backup and Sync for individuals and Drive for desktop for business users.

Starting July 19, Google will begin moving its users to the new Drive for desktop app. Backup and Sync users will start receiving prompts asking them to transition to Drive for desktop in the coming weeks. Google seeks to complete the transition by September 2021.

The announcement was made by Google in a blog post. “With Drive for desktop, you can access files directly from the cloud on your Mac or PC, which frees up your disk space and saves your network bandwidth.