Google Drive may soon revamp file uploads with new features

Right now, uploading files to Drive is a pretty basic affair. You pick your file, and then you just kind of wait and watch a spinning wheel until it's done. However, Google is working on a dedicated "Uploads" section that you'll be able to access right from the app's menu. This is where you'll see everything that's in the queue to be uploaded, what's currently uploading, and even a history of your past uploads – all in one place.

Another much-needed improvement is the way Drive shows upload progress. Instead of that endlessly spinning circle, you'll soon see a progress bar that actually fills up as your upload progresses. Even better, you'll get a percentage readout and the total file size so you know exactly what to expect. If you've ever tried to upload a huge video and wondered if it was even working, this is going to be a game-changer. And to make things even easier, there will also be a progress bar at the bottom of the screen so you can always see how things are going at a glance.