Android now lets users transfer files between their smartphones and computers, with the release of Nearby Share for Windows PCs in beta last month. However, it was initially limited to a few countries, such as the United States. That has now changed with the app rolling out to more countries.
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Google revealed in a product documentation help page that Nearby Share Beta for Windows PCs is available in the US and most countries worldwide. The tool is accessible if you're using a PC running Windows 10 and above or a smartphone running Android 6 and above. As in the past, ARM-based machines remain incompatible with the app.
As 9to5Google notes, Android's AirDrop rival is now reaching users in parts of Europe and other countries abroad. The documentation page, however, makes it clear that the tool is not supported in certain territories, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria.
The global launch of the app is a major step forward in Google's efforts to make Nearby Share as widely available as possible. However, there's no set date for when it will be available in all regions where Android is available.
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Nearby Share is a great way to share files between your Android device and your Windows PC, as it doesn't require any cables or other hardware. It combines Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to connect your devices, provided you've granted the necessary permissions to your Android device and set your PC to discoverable mode. This makes your file transfer more secure than using third-party file sharing services that may require you to upload files to the cloud.
Before its release on Windows, Nearby Share was limited to connecting phones and Chromebooks. If you live in a country where the app is live, you can head over to this page and download the Nearby Share Beta app.
Information source: androidcentral.com
