Google launches Files Go app to free up space on your phone

Google has announced the launch of Files Go app that takes an approach to freeing up space, finding files faster and sharing them with others, even when offline. Files Go will be globally available on the Google Play Store for all phones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher.

Key features:

Free up space: Get personalized suggestions about which files to delete, whether it’s unused apps, large files, duplicate files or low-resolution videos and memes detected using Google’s mobile vision technology.

Find files faster: Find exactly the stuff you want with smart filters that automatically organize your images, videos, apps, documents and more.

Backup files to the cloud: If users want to keep a file forever, they can select it from the Files menu and back it up to Google Drive or any other cloud storage app.

Share files offline: Transfer directly from your phone to a nearby friend’s phone without using any data. The file transfers are encrypted, fast (up to 125 Mbps) and free.