A few days ago, it was revealed that Google might integrate its Nearby Share file sharing feature with Samsung’s Quick Share. Now Google has made it official. Google’s Nearby Share has been integrated into Samsung’s Quick Share, which is now the default file sharing system for Android.
No more dealing with two file sharing systems.
Google Quick Share has partnered with Samsung to create Android’s standard file sharing system
Google during the ongoing CES 2024 exhibition in Las Vegas, USA made a number of statements Related to Android. One such announcement was the rebranding and merger of Nearby Share, the standard file sharing system for Android (phones and tablets) and Chrome OS devices. Nearby Share is integrated with Samsung’s Quick Share file sharing system. This means that the newer version of Quick Share will be the default file sharing system on all Android and Chrome OS devices. The new feature, which already has a new logo, will start rolling out next month, according to Google. This means that the new system will be launched as part of the 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 share documents, files, images, links, text, videos and more quickly and efficiently between Android and Chrome OS devices. Google will also update Nearby Sharing for Windows so you can share files with PCs running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Currently, the Nearby Share app for Windows does not support computers using ARM processors, but Google may update the app to support ARM chips.
The company also announced that it is working with PC and laptop manufacturers to install Quick Share on their devices, with LG being chosen as the first partner. LG’s future laptops will come with Quick Share pre-installed. With a quick tap, you can see which Quick Share compatible devices are available nearby and share files with them wirelessly. As always, you can choose who can share files with you (only you, your contacts, or anyone nearby) through your privacy settings.