Google expanded the compatibility of its Quick Share feature, enabling easier file sharing between Android and Apple devices, according to multiple sources. This move, described by some as an "AirDrop killer," signifies a significant step towards greater cross-platform interoperability in the mobile ecosystem. The expansion, which follows initial support for Pixel 10 phones, will soon include devices from various Android partners, as confirmed by Google's VP of Engineering.
The development of Quick Share, Android's peer-to-peer transfer feature, highlights the ongoing evolution of wireless communication standards. The expansion aims to improve user convenience and cross-platform functionality, potentially impacting how users share data across different mobile platforms. Announcements regarding the specific Android partners included in the expansion are expected soon, according to The Verge.
In other tech news, a new tool called ReMemory was introduced. This tool encrypts files and splits the decryption key among trusted friends using Shamir's Secret Sharing, as reported by Hacker News. For example, users can give pieces of the key to five friends and require any three of them to cooperate to recover the key. Each friend receives a self-contained bundle with a browser-based tool that works offline, without requiring servers or internet access.
Additionally, Artifact Keeper, an open-source, self-hostable artifact registry, was introduced as a drop-in replacement for JFrog Artifactory and Sonatype Nexus. It supports 45 package formats and offers features like security scanning, SSO, and replication. It includes a backend server, web frontend, iOS and Android apps, and an OpenAPI specification, all built with modern technologies like Rust, Next.js, and Jetpack Compose, according to Hacker News.
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