Google has been working on a service to compete with Apple and its acclaimed AirDrop. Little by little we are getting to know more details of Nearby Sharing, which was previously known as Fast Share. And you will love the latest news.
More than anything because, it seems that the system to transmit files at high speed between nearby devices, will be compatible with most operating systems. Yes, Nearby Sharing will be compatible with Android, Mac, Linux, Windows and Chrome OS.
How Nearby Sharing will work
And, you may like the solutions of the Cupertino-based firm more or less, but it is an obvious fact that Apple's AirDrop is one of the best functionalities of the American manufacturer's device ecosystem. And the arrival of Nearby Sharing will be a breath of fresh air for Android users.
More, now that we have seen more details of its functionality. More than anything because we expected it to be compatible with Android devices, what less ... but that it can be used with Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS is a plus to take into account.
Of course, at the moment the change in the operating system cannot be activated, but it is clear that it will be possible very soon. Mostly because in the source code of the next AirDrop alternative, there is text that says “Activate the Nearby Sharing functionality. Android already has a native implementation ».
At the moment, we do not know the release date of this tool, which is a few months late since it was leaked a few months ago. But it is clear that Nearby Sharing is closer than ever. And knowing that it will be compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS, it is clear that this alternative to Apple's AirDrop points out ways to become a very useful tool.
