This feature was introduced to improve user privacy, security, and usability as Google Chrome and other major browsers phase out third-party cookies. Key Details of the Update
: This change aligns with broader industry efforts by Apple and Mozilla to enhance user privacy by disabling third-party cookies by default. 13-jan_2 - Google Drive
: For files like Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, users are advised to use the Google Docs publishing URL instead of direct download links. This feature was introduced to improve user privacy,
Starting , Google Drive implemented a significant update that serves file downloads without requiring third-party cookies . 13-jan_2 - Google Drive