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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Google's Quick Share could soon play even nicer with Samsung's Quick Share (APK teardown)
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung's Quick Share feature allows users to share files over the cloud with temporary Samsung Cloud download links. Google's Quick Share could soon be able to intercept these download links and open them within the app. This will allow for a consistent user experience between Samsung Galaxy and other Android devices. Last year, Google and Samsung joined forces to harmonize their file-sharing solutions for the greater good of the Android platform. As a result, Android's Nearby Share was renamed to Quick Share, the same as Samsung's solution on Galaxy devices. More recently, we've spotted Google and Samsung redesigning Quick Share to look similar to each other's solution. We're in for further harmonization, as Google's Quick Share will soon be able to intercept download links from Samsung's Quick Share. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. In addition to Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth-based file transfers, Samsung Galaxy users can upload files to Quick Share and share a download link or QR code with other users. These files are temporarily stored in Samsung Cloud for 48 hours. Google Play Service v25.23.30 beta includes code that allows Google's Quick Share solution to intercept these Samsung Cloud download links. We managed to activate the feature, allowing Google's Quick Share to open the URL in its own interface instead of the default browser. Here's a video demo of the upcoming feature in action: On tapping a Samsung Cloud link, you can see that Google's Quick Share is asking to turn on Bluetooth (which is a check it does when initializing the Receive tab). Once the interface is loaded, Google's Quick Share attempts to download the file and shows a loading bar, although the title text wrongly says 'QR code scan.' You can also see the text 'If the automatic download doesn't start, you can download from your browser.' We can either wait for the download to complete, cancel it, or open the link in the default browser, where you can download the file manually. As you can see in the video demo, the feature is still a work in progress and doesn't work. If this moves ahead, it will bring an even more cohesive user experience between both versions of Quick Share, which will ultimately help the Android platform at large. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Illegal streaming website showing Hollywood movies BEFORE they're released is closed down after Brit is arrested
A SITE used to distribute movies and TV shows illegally has been shut down in the latest piracy crackdown. Police arrested a 47-year-old man from Penmaenmawr, Wales, on suspicion of copyright offences. 2 The individual is accused of distributing thousands of films, TV series and music on a file sharing torrent site without permission. Two recent Hollywood films that were leaked before their official release dates were a part of the content haul, officials said. His home was raided on April 29, where police seized two laptops and several hard drives for further examination, as well as a large quantity of discs. The man has since been released under investigation. "This operation serves as a warning to anyone thinking of uploading copyrighted material to pirate sites," said Detective Constable Jason Theobald, from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police. "This is a crime that diverts funds away from the creative industries, money that not only supports artists, but thousands of technical and support staff working in this sector." The move follows a number of arrests to stamp out piracy in recent months. In January, Gary McNally, 55, was sentenced to two years and nine months for running a dodgy IPTV service known as Each Online. The service provided illegal access to Sky Entertainment, Sky Sports and Sky Movie channels, as well as content from international broadcasters, to thousands of people. "As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats to creative content," said Karyn Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for the Motion Picture Association. "This decisive enforcement action reinforces the message that piracy is not a victimless crime– it damages creators, disrupts legitimate businesses, and endangers consumers. "We are proud to stand with PIPCU and our partners to protect creative industries and ensure audiences around the world can enjoy stories in a safe, legal, and secure way." People streaming content illegally are at risk of fraud and other dangers when using dodgy TV devices. But that's not the only possible consequence. They can slow down your broadband connection and affect other gadgets around your home too. "Illegal streaming isn't just unsafe, it's actively harmful," said Liz Bales, CEO of the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE), and The Industry Trust for IP. "Devices used for piracy are often infected with hidden malware, leading to crashing apps, severely disrupted performance, and compromised home networks. "This puts personal data and entire households at risk." Image credit: Getty
