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Nearby Share

Nearby Share on an Android phone
Nearby Share may soon get another phenomenal update You'll (hopefully) soon be able to use Nearby Share with just a tap.
Settings menu in ChromeOS on a Lenovo Duet 5 Chromebook kept on a workstation.
Nearby Share for Windows is officially here, with new features in tow It's easier than ever to transfer files from Android to Windows.
Nearby Share on an Android phone
Android's Nearby Share for Windows PCs is spreading to more countries Google's AirDrop rival for PCs is still in beta, though.

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Nearby Share on an Android phone

After Nearby Share lands on Windows, macOS gains unofficial support with a new app

By Nickolas Diaz published 14 April 23

A developer details their reverse-engineered version of Android's Nearby Share for macOS computers.

Apps & Software
Nearby Share on an Android phone

How to use Nearby Share on your Android phone

By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Jeramy Johnson, Derrek Lee last updated 5 April 23

Nearby Share is the best Android feature you aren't using. We'll show you how to get started so you can begin using it like a pro!

Apps & Software
Example of how Nearby Share works between Android and Windows

Google's Nearby Share is finally available for Windows in beta, and it works pretty well

By Derrek Lee published 31 March 23

Google has launched a beta app for Nearby Share on Windows. It allows users to transfer files between PCs and Android phones.

Apps & Software
Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 back with Android figures

Chrome OS 103 enhances Phone Hub, Nearby Share, and lays the groundwork for Fast Pair

By Andrew Myrick published 23 June 22

This update is bigger than you think

Chromebooks & Laptops
How to send files from your phone to your Chromebook using Nearby Share

How to send files from your phone to your Chromebook using Nearby Share

By Ara Wagoner, Andrew Myrick published 24 May 22

Transfer files from your phone to your Chromebook faster than ever.

Chromebooks & Laptops
Nearby Sharing files to Chromebook

Nearby Share may soon borrow a handy AirDrop feature to streamline sharing

By Derrek Lee published 19 April 22

Google is apparently preparing to roll out a new feature to Nearby Share. This will remove the requirement to approve items sent between devices on the same Google Account.

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