Latest about Nearby Share

A graphic showing Quick Share between Android devices.
Quick Share becomes a true AirDrop alternative with support for all Android & Chrome OS devices

By Brady Snyder Published

AirDrop killer? Quick Share is expanding to encompass nearly all Android and Chrome OS devices, making it a true AirDrop alternative for the first time.

AirDrop killer?
Nearby Share on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Google might rebrand Nearby Share into something Samsung users know better

By Jay Bonggolto Published

a head-scratcher Nearby Share seems set to be getting a name change to Quick Share, giving a nod to Samsung's file-sharing solution.

a head-scratcher
The Quick Share menu on a Galaxy S20+ next to a Galaxy S20
How to use Samsung's Quick Share

By Namerah Saud Fatmi, Samuel Contreras Last updated

It's good to share! Samsung's Quick Share feature makes sharing files as simple as a few taps with no need for compression and no need to use any data.

It's good to share!
Nearby Share on an Android phone
Nearby Share may soon get another phenomenal update

By Andrew Myrick Published

AirDrop for Android You'll (hopefully) soon be able to use Nearby Share with just a tap.

AirDrop for Android
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

By Andrew Myrick Published

It's here It's easier than ever to transfer files from Android to Windows.

It's here
Nearby Share on an Android phone
Android's Nearby Share for Windows PCs is spreading to more countries

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Google has begun to roll out Nearby Share for Windows PCs to countries other than the United States.

Apps & Software
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.

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

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

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.

Chromebooks & Laptops
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