Google tested a new “Self Exchange” option for its Airdrop-competitor Nearby Share on Chrome OS earlier this year, allowing users to effortlessly share files across their own devices. Now, it appears that Google is working on bringing the Nearby Share feature to Android users. For further information, see the details below.
On Android, Google is experimenting with a “Self-Share” mode for Nearby Share
Google has enabled the option to exchange files between devices that are logged in with the same Google account via Nearby Share on Android, according to recent findings by Esper’s Sr Technical Editor Mishaal Rahman.
The new self-sharing option of Nearby Send, according to Rahman, will allow users to “share files to other devices signed in to the same Google account without having to authorise the share.” Even if the receiver device is your own, you must currently accept the procedure before sending a file using Nearby Share.
This authorizing bit will be deleted with the new self-share option, making the file-sharing process much easier and speedier, whether on a smartphone or a Chromebook. Although it is only a minor change to Android’s Nearby Share feature. It’s worth noting, though, that when receiving or sending files from/to a device with a separate Google account, you’ll need to approve the transfers.
In terms of availability, Rahman claims that the self-share mode is now available on Google Play Services’ most recent version. Google, on the other hand, has yet to make it available to users. It’s unclear when Nearby Share’s Self-Share feature will be available for Android and Chrome OS. We’ll keep you updated when additional information becomes available. Stay tuned for further information, and let us know what you think of the new Nearby Share feature in the comments.
