Google’s Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More
Google says the new Quick Share feature is an “instant, two-way exchange” for sharing.
Google's Pixel phones are now equipped with a tap-to-share feature that enables users to transfer contact information, files, and photos by simply tapping phones together. This functionality, similar to Apple's AirDrop, allows for seamless file sharing between Android and iPhone users. Google unveiled the update during its Made by Google event, alongside new products like the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel 11.
Notably, the feature is backward compatible, meaning older Pixel models and other Android devices will receive the tap-to-share capability. To share photos and videos, users must first open their phone's Share Sheet before tapping the devices together. As of now, the tap-to-share feature is available for Pixel 6 and newer models.
In the coming months, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 are expected to receive the update. Should users encounter any difficulties with the feature, Google's Help Center offers troubleshooting tips, such as overlapping phone screens, tapping devices consecutively, and removing thick phone cases.
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