If there’s been one feature that Apple has had that gives it an edge over Android and Windows users – it would be the seamless connectivity between its mobile and computing ecosystems. However, it looks like that is about to change – at least for Samsung Galaxy users. Samsung has been working with Microsoft to bring its Quick Share feature to Windows 10.
Samsung originally introduced Quick Share with its flagship Galaxy S20 line up last year. The feature created a more unified experience between the Galaxy Tab S7 series and the smartphone allowing users to seamlessly transfer files between the two devices. It does this using a peer-to-peer WiFi network which allows quick transfers even for large files.
Quick Share is apparently making its way to Windows 10 devices and soon. Screencaps of the app have already surfaced online. However, there is no indication when the app will be ready for prime time.
Microsoft and Samsung have been making strides in better integrating their devices for a more seamless user experience since. Just recently, the two titans introduced new features to the Link to Windows feature which allows users to use Android apps natively on their Windows PCs if they have a compatible device.
The inclusion of the feature comes as the latest integration of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem into Microsoft’s fold. Galaxy devices have been launching with “Link to Windows” which integrates the smartphone to the laptop via Microsoft’s “Your Phone” app since the introduction of the Galaxy S10 series.
This news also comes on the heels of Samsung’s latest flagship – the Galaxy S21 series getting support for Wireless DeX on Windows devices. Samsung’s Desktop Experience (DeX) gives users access to their smartphone’s content in a more familiar desktop environment. Wireless DeX removes the required USB connection to the laptop. The feature has been available for Samsung displays for a while now.
