Google and Samsung Unveil Unified Quick Share, Expanding Android Ecosystem Compatibility

The collaboration aims to streamline Android sharing, enhance user experience, and boost product interoperability across devices.

Google and Samsung have collaborated to create a unified Quick Share feature, merging Android's Nearby Share with Samsung's sharing protocol, which will be available on all Android devices and Chromebooks.
Google is also working with LG to integrate Quick Share into upcoming Windows PCs, enabling seamless file sharing between Android smartphones and Windows devices.
Google announced plans to equip new LG TVs to function as Google Home hubs, using Matter over Wi-Fi for smart device connectivity, enabling users to control various smart home devices from their new LG TVs.
Google is extending Fast Pair support for Bluetooth accessories to Chromecast with Google TV and more Google TV devices later this year, allowing users to seamlessly pair Bluetooth devices like headphones to Android phones and Chromebook laptops.
Google is also bringing increased interoperability across devices with Matter, its standard for smart home platforms, apps and devices.