<p><img src="https://elroy.twit.tv/sites/default/files/styles/twit_album_art_2048x2048/public/images/shows/all_twit.tv_shows/album_art/hd/allshows_albumart_video.jpg?itok=ZNNsXmZO" align="right" hspace="20" vspace="20" border="0" width="300" height="300" title="Hands-On Android" alt="Hands-On Android"/></p><p>Google has tried local P2P file sharing before, and it never really took off. Now, Google is conducting a limited beta test of an OS-level solution called Nearby Sharing. Jason Howell has access to the beta feature and walks through what it is and how to use it.</p><ul><li>How Apple handles local file sharing with AirDrop.</li><li>Google's first effort, Beam, never took off.</li><li>Which devices can use Nearby Sharing.</li><li>How to opt into the Play Services beta.</li><li>How to transfer a picture or video using Nearby Sharing.</li><li>A bug is present that should be addressed.</li></ul> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/jason-howell">Jason Howell</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android</a></p>
Source: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-android/episodes/21
Published: 2020-07-09 09:59:30