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Quick Share adds tap-to-exchange for files and contact info on Pixel 6 and newer

Techmeme 5 hours ago 65 min read ↗ Original

Google updated Quick Share to allow Pixel 6 and newer devices to share files and contact information by tapping them together.

WHY IT MATTERS

This update adds a tap-based interaction for peer-to-peer sharing on supported Android devices. The feature is currently limited to Pixel 6 and newer, with Samsung support expected soon.

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The three things worth knowing

Google updated Quick Share to support tap-to-share for files and contact info.

The feature is currently rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices.

Samsung devices are reportedly slated to receive the functionality soon.

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Techmeme Google says Android's AirDrop-like Quick Share will now let some devices exchange files and contact info when tapped together, starting with Pixel 6 and newer (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge) 5 hours Open ↗