Google’s popular feature, Nearby Share, is poised to receive a notable update, further enhancing its capabilities. Valuable insights into the upcoming changes can already be gleaned from the publicly accessible source code. This imminent update aims to address the issue of aborted file transfers and the corresponding improvements in the app’s handling of such occurrences.
In the event of an error leading to a canceled share, Nearby Share is expected to facilitate the seamless resumption of the transfer in future attempts, sparing users the inconvenience of restarting the process from scratch. This functionality holds particular significance for larger file transfers, providing considerable convenience.
Google has expressly mentioned the implementation of an automatic resumption mechanism for transfers that experience temporary disruptions in connectivity. The precise definition of “temporary” remains undisclosed, but it is reasonable to assume that a time limit will be imposed to govern this feature.
While the recent revelation of this innovation for Nearby Share is indeed noteworthy, its direct availability on user devices may still be some time away. However, the upcoming feature drop scheduled for autumn presents a promising opportunity for its integration.