Google’s Nearby Share App for Windows Computers Now Available
Google has announced that its Nearby Share app for Windows PCs is now officially released. The app, which simplifies the process of sharing files between Android phones and Chromebooks, has been in beta testing for a few months and is now fully prepared for widespread use.
According to Google, more than 1.7 million people installed the beta. They’ve used it to transfer over 50 million files, mostly photos and videos.
Google has added some new features to Nearby Share for Windows as it officially rolls out the app. You will now see an estimated time of how long it will take to complete the file transfer. Device notifications include an image preview to ensure you’re sharing the right file. Google plans to add more features and is working with some PC manufacturers, including HP, to include the app in their systems.
To use Local Sharing for Windows, you need to enable WiFi and Bluetooth functionality on your computer. After configuring the settings, all you need to do is drag the file into the app or right-click on it and select the Local Share option to send it to a nearby device.
If you’re signed in to the same Google Account on your PC and Android phone (or tablet or Chromebook), transfers are automatically accepted on the receiving device. In any case, the devices between which you transfer files must be within 16 meters of each other. The device’s visibility settings prevent spam and unwanted file transfers.
