Google updates Nearby Share to Quick Share on Windows

As Quick Share rolls out to Android, Google has updated Nearby Share for Windows with the latest branding.
Expand Expanding CloseAs Quick Share rolls out to Android, Google has updated Nearby Share for Windows with the latest branding.
Expand Expanding CloseThe transition of Nearby Share to Quick Share is officially underway, and it’s also bringing a nice upgrade that allows users to send files from their device to another directly from the sharing menu.
Expand Expanding CloseThe merger of Quick Share and Nearby Share is very much underway, but it’s a bit messy thus far. One outstanding issue is the availability of Nearby Share and Quick Share on Windows, with the two apps still lacking cross-compatibility. According to Samsung, that won’t be resolved for quite a while.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the CES announcement at the start of this month, Google is now rolling out Quick Share on Pixel and other non-Samsung devices.
Expand Expanding CloseNearby Share was officially announced in August of 2020 to let Android users locally send files from one device to another. Google is now “collaborating with Samsung” to create a “singular cross-Android solution” called “Quick Share,” and it begins rolling out next month.
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