Google’s AirDrop competitor, Nearby Share, is now available on Windows as a beta app.
About Nearby Share
Nearby Share on Windows lets you drag and drop files into the app. If both devices are signed into your own Google account the process is even faster, with files being automatically accepted and transferred. This works even if you have your phone or laptop screen off.
The Windows Nearby Share just needs to be installed and configured to start sending and receiving files between Android and Windows devices. Google is supporting Windows 10 and up, but ARM-powered Windows laptops aren’t supported right now.
What They’re Saying
“Nearby Share Beta works with your Windows PC whether the app is open on the desktop or running in the background,” said Priya Samnerkar, senior product manager for Android, in a blog post.
“As we continue to fine-tune the experience and receive your feedback, we’ll expand official support to share content with other Google ecosystem devices.”
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Currently Available In US and Select Countries
Google is testing Nearby Share on Windows in the US and some select countries.
The full list of unsupported countries is available at Google’s support site.
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