Android Quick Share Upgrade: Android users will now be able to share files by bringing two devices together, similar to Apple's AirDrop. A new tap-to-share feature is coming.

Android Quick Share Upgrade: One-tap sharing of files on Android

Android Quick Share Upgrade: If you use an Android phone , there's good news for you. According to reports, Google is working on a new feature that will make file sharing a breeze. It's being reported that a "tap-to-share" feature will soon be available on Android. Once this feature becomes available, just like on the iPhone, you simply need to bring two Android devices together, and a tap will share the file. Google is working on an Android Quick Share upgrade for this purpose. Let's explore how this feature will work and its benefits.

What will you get in Android Quick Share Upgrade?

According to reports, this feature may roll out with the Android 17 upgrade. It builds on the existing Quick Share tool. By upgrading it, Google aims to reduce the time required for file sharing. This feature will eliminate the hassle of pairing and selecting devices. With this feature, sharing files, photos, and contacts will become much easier and faster. It is believed that this could be one of the biggest features of the Android 17 upgrade. Google has already started working on this feature.

How will the new feature work?

Once this feature becomes available, the sharing process will begin using NFC (Near Field Communication) as soon as two devices come close. However, this feature won't share files via NFC. Its speed is slow. Therefore, file sharing will only take place via Bluetooth or WiFi Direct. The advantage of this is that users won't have to follow extra steps. They simply need to tap, and the file will be shared in an instant.

Inspiration is taken from Apple's AirDrop.

Google took inspiration from Apple's AirDrop feature. Apple already offers AirDrop on iPhones, allowing fast file sharing when two iPhones are brought together. Samsung has also begun offering an AirDrop-like feature on its Galaxy series in South Korea. It is reported that this new feature will be available on all Android phones. All phones that support the Android 17 upgrade will work.