Google’s file-sharing app, Nearby Share, is officially available for Windows PCs, as announced by the tech giant. The app, which simplifies the process of transferring files between different devices, had been in beta testing since March. During the beta phase, it garnered immense popularity, with over 1.7 million people installing the app.
Since its launch, users have successfully transferred more than 50 million files using Nearby Share. The majority of these files were photos and videos, highlighting the app’s usefulness for sharing media content. Google has updated the app with new features, including estimated time for file transfer completion and device notifications with image previews, enhancing the overall user experience.
Google isn’t stopping there – it plans to introduce additional features to further improve Nearby Share’s functionality and has also announced collaborations with PC manufacturers such as HP. The goal is to include the app on their systems, making file sharing even more convenient for users.
To utilize Nearby Share on Windows, users must enable WiFi and Bluetooth on their PCs. Sharing files is effortless – simply drag and drop them into the app or right-click and select the Nearby Share option. It’s important to note that for successful file transfers, devices need to be within a 16-foot range of each other.
For users concerned about unwanted file transfers or spam, Nearby Share offers device visibility settings. This allows individuals to control who can initiate file transfers and prevents any unsolicited or unnecessary sharing.
With the official release of Google’s Nearby Share for Windows PCs, users can now enjoy a streamlined and efficient method of transferring files between their devices. This user-friendly app comes with a range of features, and Google’s commitment to ongoing improvements ensures that Nearby Share will remain a go-to solution for file sharing needs.
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