Android 17 is finally getting Apple’s Handoff feature, and it’s about time
Android 17 is introducing a new feature called Continue On, which aims to enhance cross-device functionality. This feature allows users to start a task on one Android device and seamlessly continue it on another. This move is seen as a significant step for Android in competing with Apple's established Continuity features.
- ▪Android 17 will include a feature named Continue On for better device integration.
- ▪The feature allows users to switch between Android devices while maintaining their workflow.
- ▪This development is part of Android's effort to compete with Apple's seamless cross-device capabilities.
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Recently, I wrote about how Apple’s Continuity features keep me locked into the Apple ecosystem because Android and Windows have no answer to Apple’s incredible cross-device seamless integration. It seems that Android is finally getting started to compete with Apple in this domain. The upcoming Android 17 is bringing a feature that makes switching between your Android devices feel natural. It’s called Continue On, and it lets you start work on one device and seamlessly pick it up on another Android device.
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