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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

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

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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

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!

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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

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

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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

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

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

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Nearby Sharing files to Chromebook

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

By Derrek Lee published

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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