

It will be available beyond Samsung and Pixel phones in the coming weeks, Google said. Those can be text, image, or other types of. That, again, is just like AirDrop between an iPhone and a Mac. It uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transmit the files via a proprietary, close-range wireless communication process. Google said you'll be able to share with Chromebooks in the coming months, too. Locate the video you wish to transfer, then click on the Share icon at the bottom. Google says you can send and receive files anonymously, or make yourself invisible if you don't want to receive files. Ensure Bluetooth and AirDrop are enabled on your iPhone and Mac. Then, you can select to share those files with anyone with an Android device who's standing near you. To use it, simply select the content you want to share, drag up from the bottom of the screen and tap Nearby Share. That version first came out in 2015, so if you've bought an Android phone in the last few years you should be covered. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in with your Apple ID. AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetoothboth must be turned on. The feature is rolling out to Android devices beginning today, starting with Google Pixel phones and Samsung phones, provided they're running Android 6.0 ("Marshmallow") or newer. With AirDrop you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10, or later required).

It's convenient if you have a large file or a bunch of files you want to send someone who's standing nearby without having to attach a bunch of stuff to an email or upload it to the cloud first.
