Files by Google app could soon get zip and pin features

The Files by Google app, known for its user-friendly interface and helpful file management features, may soon be getting a significant upgrade. Hints of upcoming features have been discovered in the app's latest beta version, suggesting that Files by Google is aiming to enhance its capabilities and compete with the best file explorer apps available.

One of the most exciting potential additions is a "Compress" option. This would allow users to create zip files directly within the app, simplifying the process of sharing multiple files or archiving data. While the current version of Files by Google already allows users to extract files from zip archives, the ability to create them would be a valuable addition for many users.

Another feature that could be on the horizon is the "Add to collection" option. This would let users pin any folder to the "Collection" tab on the app's home page. Currently, this tab only houses a safe folder and a folder for starred files. The new feature would provide greater flexibility in organizing and accessing important folders. However, it appears that this feature will be limited to folders, as individual files cannot be pinned to the Collection tab.

In addition to these new features, the beta version also reveals that Google has switched the positions of the "Collection" and "Categories" tabs, placing the Collections tab above Categories. This small change could be a sign of Google's emphasis on the upcoming collection feature and its potential importance to users.