First, download Files by Google from the Play Store (it isn't included by default on most Android devices), and make sure it's updated to the latest version. Then, turn on Smart Search.

With Google Photos for Android and iOS, for instance, you’re able to look up photos and videos captured on your phone: Head to the Search tab to look for something: You can run queries for file ...

You don't need to open up the Gemini side panel for this one—just right-click on any file or folder in your Google Drive and choose Summarize this file or Summarize this folder.

The "Type" filter sorts by file type (Docs, Sheets, Photos) and even lets you find folders, archives, and shortcuts for a faster search in Google Drive. The “People” filter lets you search by ...

Additionally, the homepage offers new filters or “ search chips,” to search documents by type, people, modified date or location. There are separate tabs to switch between files and folders.