Now, a brand new report means that the search big plans on bringing the function to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS. The AirDrop-like function was present in Chrome OS within the newest construct of Chrome OS Canary and the markup within the code clearly states the 4 working techniques it would ultimately come to. Notably, this function was additionally noticed in Android 11 Developer Preview 2 as ‘Fast Share.’
As per a report by 9to5Google, the function has been noticed in chrome://flags within the Chrome OS Settings app. The flag reads, “Enables Nearby Sharing for sharing content between devices. – Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS.” This means that the function might be applied within the Windows, Mac, and Linux variations of Chrome, having already proven up in Chrome OS. It was first spotted by Dinsan of Chrome Story who shared a picture displaying “Nearby Share” toggle within the settings menu.
9to5Google additionally famous that this function doesn’t work as of now and enabling it by including a flag in chrome://flags does nothing. As per the report, digging into the code of Chrome exhibits the “Enables Nearby Sharing functionality. Android already has a native implementation” string, suggesting that it’s the identical Nearby Sharing function on each Chrome and Android.
Further, a separate report by XDA Developers states that the Nearby Share function has been in growth for over a yr now and might be accessible by way of Google Play Services for Android customers. It additionally exhibits the function on a Pixel 3a XL operating Android 11 Beta 1 and states that the icon appears comparable to that on within the Chrome OS settings.
Nearby Share or Nearby Sharing or Fast Share is Google’s long-awaited tackle Apple’s AirDrop function that enables macOS customers and iOS customers to share information. Notably, with Google’s implementation, Android customers might be ready to share content material throughout working techniques.