In the summer of 2020, Google introduced a version of Apple’s AirDrop under the name Nearby Share: With the first service, Android and Chrome OS users can share data from various types with other Android or Chrome OS devices nearby if they wish. These could be installed apps, any files, internet addresses, or even Twitter posts. Over the past few months, the functionality has appeared secretly on Android devices – not as a standalone app, but as a Google Play Services app update. Like the blog 9to5Google Reports, Google is now working on new sharing options to share neighboring devices.
The best Android phones
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Brilliant, sharp, 120Hz display
Very good image quality (main camera)
Long battery life
Fast charging (wireless and wired)
waterproof
Contra
Average selfie camera
There is no jack connection
Photo flash is inaccurate
forefront
Super show ?? Big, Sharp, High Contrast, and Super Bright
Wi-Fi 6E
The fifth generation network
Real dual sim (1x 5G)
Working speed
waterproof
Contra
Big and heavy
There is no memory card slot
There is no headphone jack
Power supply not included
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Big, brilliant screen
Stepless Zoom (Hybrid up to 3x)
8K video recording
eSIM and Dual SIM
Powerful battery
Contra
Face unlock easily
There is no socket outlet
There is no optical zoom
forefront
The fifth generation network
Slim and functional design
Great screen
Great camera
8K video recording
Dual SIM and eSIM
Powerful battery
Contra
Face unlock easily
There is no socket outlet
There is no optical zoom
forefront
Big, brilliant screen
The highest quality daylight photos
Good low-light photos
8K video recording
eSIM and Dual SIM
Powerful battery
Built-in 5G cellular network
Contra
Unsafe face unlock
There is no socket outlet
There is no optical zoom
forefront
Fast processor
Bright, high-contrast screen
The fifth generation network
Good camera
waterproof
2 slices (1 x 5G)
Contra
The symptom could be more severe
There is no memory card slot
There is no socket outlet
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Very big and bright screen
Extreme camera zoom
High resolution camera (108MP)
8K video recording
Fast 5G cellular technology
eSIM and Dual SIM
Powerful battery
Contra
Unsafe face recognition
There is no socket outlet
forefront
Fast pace
Big, bright and sharp screen
120 Hz optional
Powerful zoom
Laser autofocus
Built-in stylus
waterproof
Rechargeable cable
Expandable memory + two slides
The fifth generation network
Contra
Slippery back
Thick camera
There is no socket outlet
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Working speed
5G (including the N1 and N28 bands)
A good main camera
Welcome to the OLED screen
Long battery life
Fast download
Contra
There is no telephoto camera
No water
There are no two SIM cards
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Very fast pace
Good bearing capacity, very fast loading
Good image quality
Bright, high-contrast and fast screen
The fifth generation network
With two slices
Contra
There is no wireless charging
No water
The memory cannot be expanded
There is no socket outlet
The full list: best Android phones
Close sharing: Share with everyone, share with groups
So far, sharing data via the Close Sharing feature only works if the sender is a contact in the recipient’s address book. This is about to change soon. With the new “everyone” visibility option, Google is working on a way to receive data from people outside of the address book. Since the corresponding option with AirDrop has led to problems in the past – users have disturbed strangers with unwanted content as they passed by – Google has thought of something new: The “everyone” visibility is only valid for five minutes if desired. Your private device then becomes automatically visible only to your saved contacts. Another innovation coming is sending a select group of multiple people. For example, if you meet your group of five and want to send a video file for all five of them, mark everyone in the group as recipients and send the file along the way. Then the Close Share feature sends it to all group members in turn. When Google will publish the changes is not yet known.
