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Files by Google Introduces New PDF Viewer on Android

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Files by Google - PDF Viewer
Files by Google - PDF Viewer

Files by Google has launched a revamped PDF viewer for a more integrated and seamless experience, replacing the previous reliance on Google Drive.

Whatโ€™s New?

  • Top Bar Actions:
    • Star documents
    • Share files easily
  • Enhanced Overflow Menu:
    • Open with
    • Move to trash
    • Move to / Copy to
    • Move to Safe folder
    • File info
    • Find in file
    • Print

Previously, many of these actions were only accessible outside the viewer.

Old vs. New Experience

  • Old Actions: Limited to Find, Save to Drive, Send file, Download, Print, and Feedback.
  • New Experience: Adds Safe folder access, detailed file info, and improved navigation.

Additional Notes

  • The floating action button (FAB) gets a refreshed icon, but its functionality remains unchanged.
  • The update is rolling out gradually with version 1.5687.x via a server-side push.

Availability

The new PDF viewer will reach all users over the next few weeks, as described in the Play Store changelog.

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