Google Drive Improves Video Playback
The secret behind the smoother video playback lies in a technology called Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH). This might sound complicated, but the concept is quite simple. Traditionally, videos are stored in a single format. When you hit play, your device receives the entire video file. With DASH, however, things work differently. Google Drive now creates multiple versions of the uploaded video, each encoded at a different resolution and bitrate.
Google Drive Improves Video Playback, and Search Experience on iOS
For many users, Google Drive is an essential cloud storage solution. However, video playback within the app could sometimes be clunky, with buffering interrupting the viewing experience. Additionally, navigating through a vast amount of files using the search function could be cumbersome. Thankfully, Google has addressed these pain points with its recent update, specifically targeting iOS devices. Let’s delve deeper into the enhancements that Google Drive now offers.
In Short
- Google Drive introduces a new transcode to enhance video playback speed and reduce rebuffering.
- The search functionality on iOS is improved with the addition of query filters.
- The updates are available for both Workspace clients and personal account holders.