We’ve seen this scenario before with Windows Phone and later with Windows 10 Mobile—new apps would launch, but many were either irrelevant or unavailable in key markets. However, the landscape appears to be changing.
Microsoft’s persistence with Windows on ARM seems to be paying off, as more developers are beginning to embrace the platform. The latest major player to make the leap is Google, signaling a positive shift for the ecosystem.
Google Drive follows in Chrome’s footsteps and will have its ARM version
At the Qualcomm conference during IFA in Berlin, it was revealed that major cloud storage apps like Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive will soon be available on Windows on ARM. This marks a significant development, especially considering that Box was uninterested in supporting Windows on ARM just last year. Now, the company is on board, highlighting a major shift.
This progress is crucial as it eliminates the dependency on Microsoft 365 for cloud file management, offering more flexibility to users. Microsoft understands that for Windows on ARM to thrive, it’s essential for companies to bring their applications to the platform natively, and it seems they’re finally making that happen—no workarounds or compromises, just fully native applications.
The Qualcomm conference has been packed with exciting news, and we’re here to share all the updates with you. Qualcomm had plenty of surprises up its sleeve, and we’ll be closely following all the developments. One big announcement is that Google is finally bringing its apps natively to Windows on ARM, which means you’ll soon be able to use your Google account seamlessly on your favorite apps.
After delaying their entry into the Windows on ARM space, Google has now set a timeline: their apps will officially arrive on Qualcomm-powered devices before the end of the year. We’ll be watching closely to see how well these apps perform and integrate with Microsoft’s operating system. Given the success of Chrome on Windows, there’s hope that Google Drive and other apps will offer a similarly smooth experience.
