TL;DRGoogle Drive shows early evidence of work on a new account switching interface.While functionality identical, the new UI is much more compact.That change could reduce excess scrolling in apps with lots of content on this screen.Some of us will go our entire lives working with just one Google account, but for those of us who do need to juggle multiple accounts, whether for work or school, the company’s Android apps blessedly make it relatively easy to jump back and forth between those different roles. Every once in a while, though, Google likes to tweak its approach to exactly how we make that switch, and today we’re previewing what look like some upcoming changes to the account switcher UI. Authority Insights You're reading an Authority Insights story. Subscribe to our new Authority Insights newsletter for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else.sign up now By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Across Google’s Android apps, the account switcher appears as a largely consistent experience — tap your user icon, whether you’re in Gmail or Drive, and you’ll find the same options for changing accounts, account management, and adding new ones. We were recently crawling through Google’s new version 2.26.217.9.all.alldpi release of Drive, and we’ve spotted some early work on a new layout for this screen.