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Googleannouncedtoday atCESthat it has get together with Samsung to combine their sharing solutions into a odd cross - Android result under the Quick Share name . The new offering grows the connection of equipment that users can share content with across the Android ecosystem , including Chromebooks .

Back in 2020 , Google enclose Nearby Share to make it easy for users to share files across devices . Samsung also has its own similar capability called Quick Share .

The society have integrate the two experience to make “ the best default option , build - in - option for peer - to - peer subject matter sharing ” across all types of devices in the Android and Chromebook ecosystems . Google also announced that it is working with PC manufacturers like LG to lucubrate Quick Share to Windows PCs as a pre - installed app .

“ This means with a mere water faucet of the new Quick Share icon , you’re able to see a tilt of useable devices closely by , ” the party explained in the web log post . “ You remain in control of your privacy , and can choose in your phone ’s preferences who can give away your machine and beam file , whether it ’s everyone , only your physical contact or just your own devices . ”

Quick Share will jump roll out to current Nearby portion - enable devices next month .

Google also announced that support for Fast Pair , a feature that quickly find and connects your Bluetooth appurtenance to your gadget , is expanding to Chromecast with Google TV and will be expanding to more Google gadget later this yr . In addition , the company let on that you could now roam TikTok substance from your telephone set to your Chromecast work up - in devices , and that users will soon be able to cast lively video from TikTok to their large filmdom .

Plus , Android Auto is getting ahandful of novel updates . In the coming months , electric vehicle compatible with Android Auto can divvy up real - clock time battery information with Google Maps . The functionality is first roll out to the Ford Mustang Mach - E and the F-150 Lightning . In addition , you could send trip-up that you ’ve planned on your phone forthwith to Google Maps on your car display .

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