Google starts rolling out Tap to Share for Pixel 6 and newer
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Tap to Share, initially announced with the Pixel 11 series, is now rolling out for Pixel 6 and newer devices, reviving the Android Beam feature for quick data exchange.
- Users can share contact info by bringing two compatible Android devices close together from the homescreen for an instant, two-way transfer.
- To send photos, videos, and other media, users must open the system Share sheet before tapping the devices together, extending the Quick Share functionality.
- The Pixel 11 series features an NFC antenna at the top of the phone to support this feature, enhancing the sharing experience.
- After Pixel devices, Tap to Share will arrive on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8, with plans to expand to more Android devices by the end of the year.
