Google has officially released a native ARM64 version of its Google Drive desktop app for Windows 11 devices with Snapdragon processors, eliminating the need for emulation and significantly improving performance.
Key Benefits of the Native ARM Version
Optimized Performance: Runs natively on Qualcomm chips without emulation overhead
Seamless File Access: Full integration with Windows File Explorer
Automatic Updates: Beta users transitioned to stable release
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- Microsoft WebView2 (installs automatically if missing)
How to Get It
- Download directly from Google’s official site
- Follow installation prompts (WebView2 installs automatically if needed)
Why This Matters
This release is part of a growing trend:
Google Chrome, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN already support ARM64
Microsoft’s Prism emulator will soon enable more ARM-compatible apps/games
The native Drive app marks a major step in bridging the software gap for Snapdragon Windows users.
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