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 ...

Google’s Files app recently added a new Smart Search option. It's supposed to make it easier to find information in documents and images that would otherwise be complicated to search for using ...

Google is full speed ahead on AI-powered features for Android devices, and a new summarization tool for Files might be added to the list. Sleuths at Android Authority and 9to5Google looked into ...

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.