Google works in a wireless file transfer function
The company wants to replace the Android Beam function, through the inclusion of Nearby Sharing
Google is working on a new feature for wireless file transfer between different offline devices called Nearby Sharing as a replacement for the Android Beam feature.
Google announced the removal of the NFC Android Beam-based exchange system from its devices from Android 10. However, as reported by XDA Developers, the company is working on an alternative similar to Apple’s AirDrop and previously known as Fast Share.
Nearby Sharing allows the users to share images and other files from their smartphone to a nearby device. To use this function you just have to enter the name of the device you want to connect to and have Bluetooth and the location activated.
Once the device is selected, what is shared and the progress of the transfer will be shown on the screen, which is carried out through a direct WiFi connection.
This new feature is compatible with all Android devices, Chromebooks, smart watches and even iPhones. As a requirement, the devices must be about 30 centimeters away.
A notification of ‘Accept’ or ‘Reject’ will appear on the device that receives the files, as well as additional information such as the name of the sending device or the ID connection.
In terms of security aspects, Fast Share allows the user to choose ‘Preferred visibility’ that allows the user to select the people with whom they usually transfer files to connect with the devices whenever they are nearby.
K. Tovar
Source: La Vanguardia
