Google’s AirDrop competitor is reportedly getting a big upgrade
by David Pierce from The Verge - All Posts on (#5YB8T)
When Google launched Nearby Share in 2020, Android users everywhere rejoiced. They finally had a tool to rival Apple's AirDrop, a simple way to move files between devices without having to attach them to an email or upload them to Google Drive just to download them again on a new device.
Now, ahead of Google I/O, a few users have noticed an upgrade lurking in Google Play Services that makes Nearby Share even easier. The new self-share" mode, as spotted by Esper's Mishaal Rahman (via Android Police), appears to let you send files between your own devices with a single tap. The feature has been rumored for months but now appears to be much closer to being ready.
Nearby Share's "self-share" mode will let you quickly share files to other...