All articles tagged with #nearby share
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
If Quick Share hasn't rolled out to your Google device yet, you can force it by using the Pixel Tips app. By opening the "Chat & share" collection or "Tools" and selecting "Share with devices nearby," you can activate Quick Share and replace Nearby Share on your device. This trick works on all Pixel devices and requires the latest version of Google Play services.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
Google has updated Nearby Share for Windows to Quick Share, replacing the logo and branding. The changes are live with version 1.0.1444.0, and the app's download page has yet to be refreshed. Samsung previously stated that its Quick Share app and Google’s Nearby Share for Windows won’t merge functionality until Q3 of 2024. The company is managing and updating Quick Share through the Galaxy Store, and it is already not using the Google Play services version available to other Android devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
Google's transition of Nearby Share to Quick Share is underway, allowing users to send files directly from their Android device to another through the sharing menu. This update, currently rolling out, streamlines the sharing process by displaying available devices within the sharing menu. The merge of Nearby Share and Samsung's Quick Share aims to provide a cross-device solution for sharing files across Android devices, similar to Apple's AirDrop.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
Samsung's merger of Quick Share and Nearby Share is still in progress, with the two apps lacking cross-compatibility on Windows and expected to remain separate until Q3 2024. The official rollout timeline for Galaxy devices is from February 2 to February 16, and the existing Nearby Share chip on Galaxy devices will be removed. Samsung's Windows app for Quick Share is currently only optimized for Galaxy Book and doesn't work with Windows PCs without Intel networking hardware, while Google's Nearby Share app works universally on Windows devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
Samsung has released the updated Quick Share feature for all Galaxy smartphones and tablets, merging Google's Nearby Share with Samsung's Quick Share. The new version allows for wireless file-sharing with nearby compatible devices directly in the sharing menu, with an increased file-sharing limit of up to 5GB. Non-Samsung Android smartphones will also receive the Quick Share feature, replacing Nearby Share. Additionally, Samsung plans to merge Quick Share and Nearby Share apps for Windows by the third quarter of 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechRadar
Google and Samsung's version of AirDrop, called Nearby Share and Quick Share, is now rolling out to Android devices, allowing for quick file and photo exchanges between Google and Samsung devices as well as with other Nearby Share compatible devices. The update is currently being seen on Pixel, Samsung, and OnePlus devices, with a wider rollout expected for other Android devices between February 2 and February 16. Additionally, Samsung phones can expect other updates with the One UI 6.1 update, including lock screen widgets, improved battery protection settings, and AI photo edits.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Android Authority
Google is starting to roll out Quick Share, a merging of Nearby Share and Samsung’s Quick Share, to some Pixel and OnePlus devices, hinting at an imminent wider release of the new file-sharing feature, which was announced at CES 2024 and adds interoperability with Nearby Share-enabled devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
Samsung is set to introduce the new version of Quick Share, integrating Google's Nearby Share, to its Galaxy smartphones and tablets running One UI 6.0, with a potential separate app release on the Galaxy Store. This move follows the merger of Samsung's Quick Share and Google's Nearby Share into a single service, aiming to provide a faster and more universal file-sharing experience akin to Apple's AirDrop. Additionally, the new version of Quick Share is also available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and 11 devices, hinting at a potential merger with Google's Nearby Share for Windows app in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
The new Galaxy S24 series comes with the merged Quick Share and Nearby Share support out of the box, allowing cross-compatibility with both legacy Quick Share and the new merged standard. The functionality is live, enabling users to share files with Galaxy and non-Galaxy devices. While the UI on Samsung's side hasn't changed much, an update through the Galaxy Store is expected to remove the old version after the new one goes live in February. The series is available for pre-order with promotional offers, starting at $799, and is set to formally launch later this month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
Google has officially merged its Nearby Share feature with Samsung's Quick Share, making Quick Share the default file-sharing system for Android and Chrome OS devices. The new version of Quick Share will combine the best aspects of both systems and will also be updated to support file-sharing with Windows devices. Additionally, Google is working with PC and laptop makers to pre-install Quick Share on their devices, with LG being named as the first partner.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Google and Samsung are merging their file-sharing solutions Nearby Share and Quick Share into a unified cross-Android platform called Quick Share, expanding the network of compatible devices to include Chromebooks. The new feature will allow users to easily share content across various devices while maintaining control over privacy settings. Additionally, Google announced the expansion of Fast Pair support to more devices, the ability to cast TikTok content to Chromecast built-in devices, and new updates for Android Auto, including real-time battery information sharing for electric vehicles compatible with the platform.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google and Samsung are collaborating to rebrand Nearby Share as Quick Share, a cross-Android solution for peer-to-peer content sharing across all types of devices in the Android ecosystem, including Chromebooks. The new Quick Share branding will replace Nearby Share, with a new icon and branding, but the end user experience and functionality will remain largely unchanged. Quick Share will start rolling out in February to current Nearby Share devices, and will also be pre-installed on Windows computers in collaboration with leading PC manufacturers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
Google is reportedly merging its Nearby Share feature with Samsung's Quick Share. The rebranding has been spotted in an Android update, with the new name and icon appearing throughout the user interface. Quick Share allows users to share files with nearby devices, either open to everyone or limited to contacts or personal devices. Google has already brought Nearby Share to Windows OS and may rename it to Quick Share for Windows, with the possibility of expanding to macOS in the future. This collaboration benefits both Google and Samsung, as it enhances compatibility with Windows and potentially Apple's ecosystem.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google is reportedly rebranding its file-sharing feature, Nearby Share, to "Quick Share." The change was discovered in a beta version of Google Play services, where a notification appeared informing users of the rebranding. The service's icon has also been updated to two arrows pointing at each other with semicircular tails. It is unclear if this rebranding is related to Samsung's file-sharing utility, also called Quick Share. The functionality of the service remains the same, and the rebranding is expected to roll out widely in the coming weeks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Authority
Google's Nearby Share and Samsung's Quick Share, two file sharing services for Android devices, may be merging. Clues found in the latest version of the Google Play Services app suggest that Nearby Share could be rebranded as Quick Share. This potential merger would allow Samsung users to seamlessly share files with both Samsung and non-Samsung Android devices, eliminating confusion and providing a unified file sharing experience. No official confirmation has been provided by Google or Samsung yet.