Google Drive’s action button gets a fresh, simple design

Google is giving its Google Drive app a user-friendly update for Android users, focusing on the floating action button (FAB). Currently, this button—a plus icon in the bottom right—opens a menu with choices like making a new folder, uploading files, scanning papers, or creating Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. The menu appears as a sheet that covers part of the screen, which can feel a bit awkward.

A recent APK teardown of Google Drive version 2.25.180.0.all.alldpi reveals a cleaner approach. Soon, tapping the FAB will make the six options spread out smoothly around the button, similar to Google Keep’s style. This skips the pop-up sheet, speeding up the process and keeping the app’s look tidy. The goal is to make actions quicker and more intuitive.

The teardown also hints at Google’s Gemini AI spreading further in the app. First noticed on the homepage in April, Gemini’s presence is growing, suggesting new AI tools for tasks like better file sorting or smarter searches. Exact features remain under wraps, though.

Since APK teardowns show experimental changes, not all updates may reach the final app. Still, this FAB redesign promises a small but welcome boost for Drive users. Keep an eye out for these tweaks as Google rolls them out!