Friday, June 6, 2014

Upcoming Android feature reportedly lets nearby devices automatically interact


Google is said to be working on a new Android feature that allows phones and tablets to automatically connect with devices and places very close around them, according to Android Police . The feature, called Nearby, might allow people to easily share information with others or receive deals from stores that they're in. Nearby will reportedly be announced in the near future — possibly at Google's I/O conference later this month.


While it isn't clear exactly what Nearby would be used for, the implication is that your Android phone might be able to easily interact with a friend's phone, or a smart device in your home, or a hidden beacon in a store providing deals. One use will reportedly allow Android users to set a reminder that's...


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