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The feature was previously available in a limited capacity for some Android phones by installing Google's Play Services beta. Other phones should get Nearby Share in the coming weeks, Google says.
#NEARBY SHARE GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES FOR ANDROID#
It'll be available for Android phones running Android 6.0 and higher, and some Google Pixel and Samsung phones will be the first to get the update. This feature will be available on Chromebooks in the coming months, much like how Apple's AirDrop works across iPhones, iPads, and Mac devices. That means Nearby Share will work even when your device is offline.Īndroid device owners can also choose to send and receive content anonymously, since there are options to appear as hidden or visible to some or all contacts. When Android users select the recipient, the phone will automatically choose the best way to share the file - such as through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, for example. Google is launching Nearby Share, which detects when compatible devices are in a nearby proximity so that users can share content without having to launch an app. Google is making it easier to share files between Android devices, a capability that the iPhone has long had through its AirDrop feature. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
