Quick Share, Google's version of AirDrop, could soon receive an update to support QR codes for easier device connection. Wi-Fi connections are faster for file transfers, but Quick Share now offers QR ...

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Google has started rolling out a new feature for Android users to simplify file sharing. The update introduces the ability to share files using QR codes through the existing Quick Share tool, which is ...

Google's Quick Share QR codes can get around privacy settings or device detection issues by establishing a direct connection. Both devices must have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, and the receiving ...

Nearby Share lets you share text, links, or files with nearby devices. It uses Bluetooth to scan for nearby devices, meaning sometimes devices won’t be picked up or may be hard to find. As a fallback, ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26212 and it is bringing a lot of improvements to Windows. Windows 11 is getting a new feature that will allow users to share links and files as ...

Savvy iPhone users know what to do when they see a QR code in the wild. Open the Camera app, aim, and tap the link that gets revealed. But what about QR codes in images and PDFs that are already on ...

Quick Share on Android can be inconsistent when displaying devices, but QR code support is now rolling out. You can easily initiate file transfers by scanning a QR code, avoiding making your device ...

Your options for moving files on Android devices continue to get better. Earlier today Pushbullet unveiled Portal, an easy QR-based way to exchange files between your phone/tablet and PC using your ...