Sharing files between Android devices has always been a bit of a pain. While Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have been some much-appreciated additions in this area, no app or service has ever come close to matching the functionality that iOS offers via its Airdrop feature. Thankfully, that’s all set to change with Google’s Nearby Share, which went official earlier today.
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Instantly share photos, files, and links with just one tap. Product Manager Daniel Marcos explains how Nearby Share on Android makes it easy to share content with people near you. pic.twitter.com/BjbEw9kkhq
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Nearby Share is Google’s equivalent of Airdrop. It uses multiple protocols to transfer content between devices and is fully integrated into the operating system itself. During this initial rollout, the feature is available on select Pixel and Samsung devices. Google plans to gradually roll it out to all Android devices.
