Android’s new cross-device hub is starting to roll out — just in time for Googlebooks
Tasks, apps, notifications, and files can now follow you across devices.
Google has begun rolling out a new cross-device hub on Android 17, just in time for the upcoming Googlebooks launch. The Continue activity feature, introduced through Google Play Services, allows users to seamlessly continue tasks and apps, as well as share notifications, files, and media across their devices. This new functionality is expected to bring Google's cross-device vision one step closer to fruition.
Googlebooks, unlike standalone laptops, will likely require a phone to function effectively. The company has been working on this concept for months, incorporating features such as Android 17's task handoff capability and Play Services' hooks for Googlebook setup. As a result, one of the more prominent pieces of the cross-device puzzle is now available on phones.
Users running stable Android 17 on a Pixel 9 have reportedly spotted a new "Continue activity" section within the Cross-device services menu, alongside options for call casting and internet sharing. This feature promises to enable users to smoothly transition between devices, potentially making their phone a more versatile and laptop-like tool.
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