File sharing between an Android device and an iPhone may soon get less cumbersome, thanks to Google.
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Quick Share is Google's version of AirDrop that makes it seamless to share files between Android devices, Chromebooks, and Windows computers. According to recent sightings by Android Authority, it appears that Google is working on extending it to iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
A comment from a Google engineer on the relevant code indicates this might add support for these various Apple devices, hinting that an application could be in the works. While this isn't an official declaration, it's a great omen.
In the meantime, Quick Share has been supported on most Androids since its beta launch way back in 2020 under the name of Nearby Share.
Looks like Google is going to make sharing files between Android and iPhone devices way easier. Already, Quick Share, similar to AirDrop, supports seamless transfers between Android devices, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs. According to Android Authority, a comment left by a Google engineer on some Quick Share code mentions iOS and macOS, suggesting an app for Apple devices may be in the works.
While this is only a small teaser, it most certainly is a salivating one. Quick Share has gone onto many of the top Android phones and slates since its official release in 2020, having previously been known by the name Nearby Share.
Google may be on the verge of updating file sharing between Android and iPhone to where it becomes beaucoup easier.
Quick Share, much like AirDrop, makes it easy to transfer files between Android devices, Chromebooks, and Windows systems.
In recent findings at Android Authority, a Google engineer mentioned that iOS and macOS are Quick Share targets, which makes it sound like an app is in the works for Apple devices. While this is not quite concrete confirmation, it is exciting nonetheless.
Quick Share, launched out of beta in 2020 and formerly called Nearby Share, is now widely available on most Android devices.
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