Google and Samsung blend Nearby Share and Quick Share in cross-Android solution

Sameer Samat GM and VP of Android Ecosystem said in part, ealier on the The Keyword blog: “Android (GOOG, GOOGL) is all about giving you the ability to choose the devices that work best for you and making sure they connect seamlessly together, regardless of what brand they are…and at CES, we’re announcing updates to help you get more done across your phone, laptop, Bluetooth accessories, TV, smart home and car… In 2020, we introduced Nearby Share to make it easy to share files across devices. Samsung (SSNLF), also has its own capability called Quick Share, which is loved by their users. Collaborating with Samsung we’re bringing the best of our sharing solutions together into a singular cross-Android solution under the Quick Share name. We’ve integrated the experiences and created the best default, built-in option for peer-to-peer content sharing across all types of devices in the Android and Chromebook ecosystems. And to make sharing even more seamless between devices, we’re working with leading PC manufacturers like LG to expand Quick Share to Windows PCs as a pre-installed app.This means with a simple tap of the new Quick Share icon, you can see a list of available devices close by. You remain in control of your privacy, and can choose in your phone’s settings who can discover your device and send files, whether it’s everyone, only your contacts or just your own devices. Quick Share will start rolling out to current Nearby Share enabled devices next month…And to make sharing even more seamless between devices, we’re working with leading PC manufacturers like LG to expand Quick Share to Windows (MSFT) PCs as a pre-installed app.”