In the ever-evolving landscape of digital communication and file sharing, Google seems poise for a significant update with its Nearby Share feature, drawing inspiration from Samsung Quick Share to enhance its capabilities.
Also, a new global rollout is underway, heralding the arrival of Magic Compose in Google Messages.
This innovative combination promises a seamless and intuitive experience for users engaging in both local and global interactions.
As these technological advancements unfold, users can anticipate a more refine and efficient approach to sharing content and crafting messages, marking another stride forward in the continuous evolution of digital communication platforms.
Google‘s Nearby Share, a built-in app for transferring files between Android devices, could be in for a change.
As it could soon be call as Quick Share, the same name as Samsung‘s own file-sharing service.
As per hints, Google and Samsung might be merging their file-sharing services entirely, or at least making them work together seamlessly.
This would be a big win for Android users, especially those who own Samsung devices.
Android developer Kmila Wojciechowska spot the change after installing a Google Mobile Services update (version 23.50.13).
💦It seems like Google's renaming Nearby Share to… Quick Share, which is also the name for the Samsung's file sharing solution? uhhhhh
— kamila 🌸🏳️⚧️ (@Za_Raczke) December 22, 2023
Today I received a GMS update to the version 23.50.13 and, soon after that, the notification from the screenshot above. The update as well as… pic.twitter.com/RkobYEMIw4
This update not only renames Nearby Share but also introduces a new notification explaining the change and an icon that blends the designs of both services.
Quick Share’s functionality remains largely unchange, with options to share files and photos with everyone, limit to your own devices, or restrict to contacts synced from your Google account.
This update also introduces a clearer pop-up menu separating your devices from nearby devices, making selection easier.
For more privacy, users can temporarily hide themselves from others for ten minutes.
Google’s existing Nearby Share for Windows might also receive a name change if the Quick Share rebranding becomes official.
This would leave only macOS as the remaining platform missing the service.
This move could benefit both Google and Samsung, strengthening the connection between their devices and the broader Android ecosystem.
Google has yet to officially comment on the potential rebranding or any future collaborations with Samsung.
As of now, you can expect the familiar Nearby Share functionality under the new Quick Share name, with the possibility of further developments in the future.
Magic Compose For Google Messages Now Rolling Out Globally
At this year’s annual I/O Developer conference, Google announce a new feature for Google Messages.
It was in beta phase with very limited access.
The Magic Compose feature for Google Messages as it is call is now rolling out globally.
In simple terms, Magic Compose utilizes AI to help users write text messages.
Magic Compose is one of the many AI-power features from Google when it comes to generative AI.
Depending on the context of the conversation, this feature can be use to reply to text messages using suggest responses or improvements to what a user has written themself.
Also, Magic Compose also allows users to rewrite the text in seven styles including remix, excited, chill, shakespeare, lyrical, formal, or short.
The Magic Compose feature is currently only available with RCS messages and it remains to be seen when it will support SMS and MMS.
As per reports, this feature is being available in Frane and the UK.
Users still need to be in the Google Messages beta program, carrier services, and above the age of 18 years sign in to their Google account.
How to Use Magic Compose Feature?
Those who have access to the Magic Compose can find the chat bubble after the emoji shortcut on the text field.
To opt in the feature, select ‘Try it’ or to opt-out choose ‘No thanks’.
Tapping on the chat bubble will bring up AI-generated responses from scratch.
You can also edit the suggestions they want to use.
If the user is dissatisfied with the suggest responses, the Magic Compose can also rewrite the draft based on the prefer style of the user.
To perform this action, you have to tap on the pencil and sparkle icon.
The message can be edit if necessary before hitting the send button.
Google says that when Magic Compose is use, up to 20 previous messages are sent to Google servers to generate suggestions.
These are then discard from the servers and not store to train machine learning models.
