Google Improves Quick Share With QR Code Functionality

Google has begun rolling out a new feature for Quick Share (AirDrop equivalent on Apple devices) on Android devices. The update brings QR code-based sharing, further simplifying the already simple process of transferring files between Androids.

Users can now generate a Quick Share QR code to initiate file transfers. The new feature eliminates the need to adjust visibility settings or add contacts, which was one of the main hassles with this feature. Thankfully, this will be addressed. And the second best part is, a single QR code can be scanned by multiple devices.

When using Quick Share, users will now see a "Use QR code" option in the sharing menu. Selecting this option will create a QR code that can be scanned by other Android devices. Once scanned, the receiving device is directed to a quickshare.google link, and the transfer starts, as reported by Android Central.

The QR code ...