Google introduced a feature called ‘Nearby Share’ in 2020, which the company used to compete against Apple’s AirDrop. However, it looks like Nearby Share will now be called Quick Share, which is ...

Google Play Service v25.23.30 beta includes code that allows Google’s Quick Share solution to intercept these Samsung Cloud download links. We managed to activate the feature, allowing Google ...

With QR code support and mobile data integration, Google wants to make using Quick Share for file transfer as seamless as possible. On Windows, you can even use Google's Quick Share app to make ...

More info. Earlier this week, One UI 8 was previewed well ahead of release. Inside, an updated look at Quick Share was spotted, but now, we’re getting to see it up and running on a Pixel device.

According to Samsung’s news post about One UI 8, both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are also now required for Quick Share. This is a shift from being able to share with Bluetooth alone. When sharing ...

Google appears to be bringing Quick Share support to Android XR, its new OS for AR/VR devices, to facilitate file transfers. A recent code change submitted by a Google engineer added “XR” as a ...

It uses Wi-Fi Direct, so transfers are fast and don't need an internet connection. In May 2025, Google announced it's bringing Quick Share to cars with Android Automotive OS and Google Built-in.

More info. As a part of the new One UI 8 beta update from Samsung, we’re getting a brand new Quick Share experience that should end up on other Android phones, like Google’s Pixel line.