Google Drive Beta Now Accessible on ARM Windows Devices
The latest Prism update for Windows 11 on ARM significantly enhances the platform’s support for native applications, addressing many of its previous shortcomings. Recently, Google has announced the rollout of its cloud storage application for ARM devices, bringing the promise to fruition. The tech giant confirmed that the Drive Desktop Beta app now includes ARM64 compatibility.
That said, it’s advisable to temper your expectations. Google notes in their release documentation that the app is still in its beta phase and may exhibit some bugs. Additionally, even though the Google Drive Desktop Beta app is intended to function similarly to its x86 version, access to the Outlook Meet plugin remains unavailable at this time.
Google has also outlined the prerequisites for running the application:
- Requires Windows 11: The beta iteration of Google Drive for Desktop is designed specifically for devices operating on Windows 11.
- Mandatory Microsoft WebView2: This component is generally included with Windows 11; however, if it’s not installed or was removed, the installer will instruct you to download and install it.
Thus, to use Google Drive on Windows 11, you need to ensure that both the operating system and Microsoft WebView2 are present on your device.
If you meet these requirements, you can download the Google Drive Beta for Windows 11 on ARM, which will synchronize with all other devices running Google Drive as well.
Furthermore, we have reported that Microsoft has launched the ISO version of Windows 11 for ARM, allowing users to conduct fresh installations or test the operating system in a virtual environment.
Given these recent updates, it appears that Windows 11 on ARM is steadily evolving into a more reliable platform for application development. The advancements brought by Prism are likely to encourage many developers to transition their applications for native use on ARM.
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