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Google Quick Share introduces tap-to-share mode for exchanging media between Android devices

TechCrunch 1 hour ago 2 min read ↗ Original

Google is rolling out a tap-to-share mode for Quick Share, allowing Android users to exchange contacts, photos, and videos by bringing compatible devices close together.

WHY IT MATTERS

This update brings Android's sharing capabilities closer to Apple's NFC-powered NameDrop feature. It initially limits the rollout to Pixel 6 and newer devices, with select Samsung Galaxy hardware receiving support soon.

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The three things worth knowing

Google Quick Share now supports an "instant, two-way exchange" of contacts, photos, and videos by tapping compatible Android devices together.

The feature is currently rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices, with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 support arriving soon.

Google plans to expand the tap-to-share mode to more devices by year-end.

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