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Google Introduces NFC 'Tap to Share' for File Transfer

3/31/2026

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Google LLC is adding an NFC-based feature called Tap to Share to Quick Share, letting users transfer files by bringing two devices near each other.
Evidence of Tap to Share appeared in Android 17 beta and Samsung One UI 9 builds, with an initial rollout on Galaxy devices.
An official announcement is anticipated alongside the Android 17 release, while the feature could expand across multiple Android brands.

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Story summary

Google LLC is adding an NFC-based feature called Tap to Share to Quick Share, letting users transfer files by bringing two devices near each other.
Evidence of Tap to Share appeared in Android 17 beta and Samsung One UI 9 builds, with an initial rollout on Galaxy devices.
An official announcement is anticipated alongside the Android 17 release, while the feature could expand across multiple Android brands.