Google could take another page from Apple’s AirDrop for Android’s Tap to Share
Google is testing a new Tap to Share feature on Android that mirrors Apple’s AirDrop functionality. The feature integrates directly into the share sheet, enabling quick peer‑to‑peer file transfers without needing a separate app. Users will also have a toggle to disable the feature if desired.
- ▪Google’s Tap to Share allows devices to discover each other and exchange files instantly, similar to Apple’s AirDrop.
- ▪The feature is being evaluated through a Quick Share implementation on Pixel phones, with an APK teardown revealing its inner workings.
- ▪Tap to Share appears as an option in the Android share sheet, streamlining the sharing process for supported apps.
- ▪A user‑controllable toggle lets individuals enable or disable Tap to Share, addressing privacy concerns.
- ▪The rollout is currently in testing, and broader availability has not been confirmed.
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