Google Drive prompts repeated updates without fixing underlying bugs
Users report that Google Drive on mobile demands frequent updates but recurring bugs like storage sync and performance issues remain unresolved after multiple update cycles. The update cadence creates friction without delivering visible fixes. This is a platform-controlled issue with no third-party opportunity.
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