Nearby Share is currently available in the US and some other select regions and allows users to drag and drop files into the app
Post Date – 12:45 AM, Wednesday – 4/5/23
Hyderabad: To make it easier for users to share files, Google has extended its Nearby Sharing feature to Windows PCs. Launched in 2020, the AirDrop-inspired tool will now have a desktop version of the app for sharing files between PCs running Windows and Android devices.
While Nearby Share isn’t used as much by Apple as AirDrop, it’s said that by extending this feature to the desktop, the company aims to successfully keep users in its ecosystem.
Now, you ask why is this particular connection between devices important? The answer is simple. Sharing data—be it images, videos, or documents—is an everyday task for all of us. When you can do this easily without using a third-party app, connecting via Bluetooth or using a data cable; it speaks volumes about the ease of use of the device and how attractive it is to potential customers.
This special feature that knits Apple devices together makes them a sought-after brand. And that’s exactly what Google is aiming for. This feature is also an important step in improving the Android-Windows integration.
Nearby Share is currently available in the US and some other select regions and allows users to drag and drop files into the app. If you’re signed into the same account on both devices, you’ll work faster even with your phone or laptop’s screen off.
Dogs replaced Twitter birds:
Running the world’s most-used social networking platform has apparently become the game of billionaire Elon Musk, who bought Twitter for $44 billion last year.
After firing most of his staff, he set up a poop emoji as an automatic reply to all media inquiries on Twitter. On Monday, he replaced the iconic blue Twitter bird with a dog. The Shiba Inu logo associated with the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, specifically.
Musk shared screenshots of previous Twitter interactions in which he was advised to buy the platform and replace the logo, as well as a tweet that read, “As promised.” Interestingly, Musk also sought to dismiss Dogecoin’s Billion-dollar lawsuits filed.
ChatGPT is banned in Italy:
The first Western country to ban interactive chatbots, Italy has now banned OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Not only has the country blocked the AI tool, it is reportedly investigating whether it complies with data protection and privacy laws.
The move comes after Italian authorities flagged an alleged data breach involving user conversations and payment information. Officials also said there was no legal basis to justify the mass collection and storage of personal data for training purposes, the BBC reported.
India issues security warning to Apple users:
India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which oversees issues related to cybersecurity, has issued a serious warning to all Apple users in the country.
The agency has issued a medium-high severity warning after discovering vulnerabilities on Macs, iPhones, Apple TVs and other devices. It is recommended to update the software version of these devices immediately.
