Tech Desk
Aug 25, 2024
Google's Quick Share app has been refreshed with a feature that is going to make file sharing much easier on large-screen devices, such as tablets and foldables.
It means that drag and drop functionality would let users simply drop the file over to another device to share it, just like they do with Windows desktops.
At the moment, Quick Share on Android requires that users select files and hit the Share button, opening a share sheet with various apps and services.
With this new drag-and-drop feature, it would simply require that users select files and drag them onto the recipient's name.
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This feature is still a bit off from actually being functional, though it is something Google is currently working on. A demo video plays through to show how it works, though the files don't transfer just yet.
Drag-and-drop file sharing would simplify the process on large-screen devices, trimming a few steps. It is also one of the recognised gestures, so it'll be easy for users to adopt.
Google Play services beta v24.34.32 hints at the imminent arrival of this feature. Although it's not yet available, it's expected to roll out soon.
This update would make sharing files on tablets and foldables much easier. It's one more step in the direction of consistency across devices since the Quick Share app on Windows already supports drag-and-drop file transfers.
