Google's Quick Share, the Android equivalent of Apple's AirDrop, is set to receive a major upgrade that could significantly improve file sharing on Android devices. Recent insights from an APK teardown suggest that Google is working on adding drag-and-drop functionality to Quick Share, a feature that is already available in the Windows version of the app. For those unfamiliar with Quick Share, it's a handy tool that allows easy file transfers between devices without a physical connection. It works on various platforms, including Android phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs, making it a valuable resource for users outside of the Apple ecosystem.
Currently, the Quick Share experience on Android is different from that on Windows. On Windows, users can simply open the Quick Share app, drag the desired file and drop it onto the target device's icon to start the transfer. It's a straightforward and efficient process.
On Android, however, the process is less straightforward. Users must locate the file, tap the Share button in the associated app, find the Quick Share icon, and then select the recipient device. While this works, it is undeniably less convenient compared to the drag-and-drop method.
The upcoming drag-and-drop feature is designed to fill this gap and provide Android users with a similar level of convenience as their Windows counterparts. While the feature is not yet fully functional, evidence from APK analysis and preliminary testing on an Android tablet strongly suggests that Google is actively developing it.