All articles tagged with #quick share
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Droid Life
Google is testing AirDrop support for Pixel 9 series on Android through Quick Share, initially available in the latest Canary build, with a full rollout expected in future updates, expanding file sharing capabilities between Pixel and Apple devices.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google is preparing to expand AirDrop support via Quick Share beyond Pixel 10 series to include Pixel 9 series, as indicated by new system files found in Android Canary builds, though the feature has not yet been activated for Pixel 9 devices.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Android Authority
Google's Quick Share for iPhone will use QR codes for file transfer, but files will be uploaded to Google's servers and stored for 24 hours, requiring an internet connection, which is less convenient than Android-to-Android offline sharing.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ZDNET
Google has announced a series of free upgrades for Android phones, including an AI-powered writing tool for Gboard, an improved emoji keyboard with new browsing and remix features, a redesigned Quick Share for easier file sharing, and new audio sharing capabilities, all aimed at enhancing communication and user experience.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google is rolling out updates to Android devices, including the widespread availability of Pixel 10's AI-powered writing tools that offer spellcheck and style rephrasing, and a redesigned Quick Share app that functions more like a standalone application with enhanced features. Additionally, new features like browsable Emoji Kitchen stickers and Bluetooth audio sharing with LE Audio devices are being introduced.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Android Authority
A teardown of Google Play Services reveals that Google is still developing Quick Share for iPhones, with evidence of a sign-in requirement and a menu for sharing with iOS devices, indicating ongoing work on cross-platform file sharing features.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by SamMobile
One UI 8 introduces useful features for Galaxy users, including swipe controls for the camera, an improved Quick Share UI for sharing files, a redesigned Samsung Internet browser, and easier management of alarms and reminders, enhancing the overall user experience during weekends or any day.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
Google's Quick Share file transfer feature is receiving a refreshed transfer progress animation in line with Material Design 3 principles, featuring a determinate circular progress indicator and improved visual elements. The update, which is rolling out gradually, aims to enhance the user experience and align with Google's Material You design changes for Android devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
Google is reportedly working on a feature for Android 15 that automatically turns Bluetooth back on every day if it's been turned off, possibly to support features like Quick Share and the Find My Device network. Strings in Android 15 builds suggest the "auto" function will turn Bluetooth back on "tomorrow" after it's been turned off, and the code for this feature has been submitted to AOSP. However, the feature doesn't work on all Android devices, and it may not be exclusive to Android 15.
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 SamMobile - Samsung news
Google has rebranded its wireless file-sharing feature, Nearby Share, to Quick Share on Windows, following the merger with Samsung's Quick Share. The update brings the new branding and logo to the app, which still requires users to be signed into a Google account. Additionally, Samsung has also updated its Quick Share app for Windows, resulting in two separate apps with the same name. The rebranding now allows all Android smartphones to share files wirelessly using Quick Share, including with Windows computers.
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.