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Android might copy Apple's NameDrop to make contact sharing easier

Google may be working on an alternative to Apple's NameDrop feature for Android. The tool might use NFC to make contact sharing between Android phones seamless. It would allow Android users to share ...
Digital Trends

Android’s next trick could let you tap phones together to share info, just like iPhones

Why this is important: Contact sharing between phones is such a basic function, yet one that still involves typing numbers, scanning codes, or manually saving info. With this feature, Google could ...
Android Police

I found the easiest way to send files between my devices, and it's not AirDrop or Quick Share

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...
Android Authority

Here's how Android 17 is keeping your contacts private

Android 17 is introducing a Contact Picker that supports granular selection of individual contacts and data fields. Using the new API, you’ll be able to share specific contacts with apps that request ...