A few days ago, it was revealed that Google may be integrating its Nearby Share file sharing feature with Samsung’s Quick Share. Now, Google has officially announced it. Google’s Nearby Share has been integrated with Samsung’s Quick Share and is now Android’s default file sharing system.
No more dealing with two file sharing systems.
Google collaborates with Samsung to develop Quick Share Android default file sharing system
During the CES 2024 exhibition being held in Las Vegas, USA, Google made some announcements Android related. One such announcement was the rebranding and integration of Nearby Share, the default file sharing system for Android (phones and tablets) and Chrome OS devices. Nearby Share is now integrated with Samsung’s Quick Share file sharing system. This means the new version of Quick Share will become the default file sharing system for all Android and Chrome OS devices. Google says the new feature, which also comes with a new logo, will begin rolling out next month. This means the new system will be rolled out as part of a Google Play system update.
Google says the new version of Quick Share has the best of both Nearby Share and Quick Share. So you can quickly and efficiently share documents, files, images, links, text, videos, and more between Android and Chrome OS devices. Google is also updating its Windows app Nearby Share to allow you to share files with computers running Windows 10 or Windows 11 as well. At this time, the Nearby Share for Windows app does not support computers using ARM processors, but Google may update the app to support ARM chips as well.
The company also announced that it will work with PC and laptop manufacturers to pre-install Quick Share on their devices, with LG selected as the first partner. LG’s upcoming laptops will come with the Quick Share feature pre-installed. With a quick tap, you can see nearby Quick Share-enabled devices and share files with them wirelessly. As usual, you can choose who can share your files with you (just you, your contacts, or everyone nearby) through your privacy settings.