Trending Now - Google Drive Unveils Enhanced Document Scanner for Android Users

WHO:

Android Authority - Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem, shared a screen recording of the new features.

WHAT:

Android Authority - Google Drive is rolling out a redesigned document scanner with new features including Smart Batch Scanning, Auto-Best Frame, and Duplicate Detection.

9to5Google - The new scanner allows users to scan multiple pages simultaneously by hovering over them, functioning more like video recording than taking individual images.

9to5Google - The new document scanner is available on higher-end Android devices with at least 8GB of RAM.

WHERE:

Android Authority - The new features are available on Google Drive, which can be accessed through Android devices.

WHEN:

9to5Google - The redesigned document scanner has been available as a beta for several months and is now rolling out.

WHY:

Android Authority - The update aims to enhance the user experience for scanning documents, making it less cumbersome and more efficient.

HOW:

Android Authority - The scanner utilizes on-device processing for improved performance, offline availability, and data privacy.

9to5Google - Users can disable auto-scanning by hitting a pause button and can access a system file picker for previously taken images.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Google Drive is rolling out a redesigned document scanner that features Smart Batch Scanning, Auto-Best Frame, and Duplicate Detection, as shared by Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem. This new scanner allows users to scan multiple pages at once by hovering over them, functioning more like video recording, and is available on higher-end Android devices with at least 8GB of RAM. The update aims to enhance the user experience by making document scanning more efficient and less cumbersome, utilizing on-device processing for improved performance and data privacy.