When Google released Nearby Share in 2020, Android users rejoiced. They finally had a simple way to move files between devices without having to attach them to an email or upload them to Google Drive only to download them again on a new device.
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Now, ahead of Google I/O, some users have spotted an update lurking in Google Play Services that makes Nearby Share even easier. The new “self-share” feature, spotted by Esper’s Mishaal Rahman, appears to let you send files between your own devices with a single tap. The feature has been rumored for months, but now it looks like it’s much closer to being ready.
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Until now, Google required the recipient of a share to accept it, which is a great idea for security reasons, but an annoying extra step when all you want to do is send a photo from your phone to the laptop in the other room. The newly introduced seamless sharing only works for devices that have Nearby Share enabled, are physically near you, and are signed into your Google account. Anyone else who isn't on account will have to accept any shares from your device.
Nearby Share is an important feature for Google, especially as the Android ecosystem continues to expand across devices. If Google is going to be inside phone , laptop , TV , your speakers, and smartwatch , it needs to make it easy for you to move things between all of those devices.
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Since the feature has already been found in the latest version of Google Play Services, Google could be on the verge of making an official announcement and releasing Self Share soon. It is possible that the company plans to officially unveil it during Google I/O 2022.
Source of information: theverge.com
