Google will borrow a great feature from Apple. It will offer a clever way to share files and contacts Home News 9to5Google and Android Authority servers activated the user interface of the upcoming Tap to Share feature Sharing contacts, photos, videos, or links will work by simply bringing the top parts of two phones together The feature should arrive with the stable version of Android 17, and the first supported devices will be Samsung and Google Pixel phones Sdílejte: Adam Kurfürst Published: 12. 4. 2026 14:32 Advertisement At the end of March, we reported that Google and Samsung are working on a Tap to Share feature that will allow file sharing by simply bringing two phones together. At the time, these were primarily hints hidden in the code of Android 17 and One UI 9. Now, the editorial teams of 9to5Google and Android Authority have managed to activate the user interface itself, giving us a much clearer idea of the upcoming novelty. iPhone inspiration is evident Plenty will be shareable When can we expect it? iPhone inspiration is evident The newly activated interface in Google Play Services version 26.15.31 reveals the specific sharing procedure. The user first unlocks the phone, then overlaps the top parts of both devices so that the displays are visible. Then, it’s enough to wait until the phones start to “glow” – an animation similar to what iPhone owners know from the NameDrop feature will appear. Google also mentions possible troubleshooting steps in the interface in case sharing doesn’t work on the first try. Users can try holding the phones back-to-back, which accounts for the fact that NFC chips are located in different places on various Android phones. For example, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the chip towards the top, other phones have it in the middle of the back. Plenty will be shareable Tap to Share will enable instant sharing of contacts, photos, videos, links, and location. Furthermore, 9to5Google discovered that Samsung device users will be able to share their business card (VCard) with others – similar to exchanging contacts via Apple NameDrop. The data transfer itself should occur via Wi-Fi Direct, while NFC will only serve as a trigger, ensuring high transfer speed. When can we expect it? The feature is not yet fully functional, and these are only expert-activated interface elements. According to Android Authority, the stable version of Android 17 could be the ideal opportunity for its official launch. The first supported devices will likely be Samsung and Google Pixel phones, with other manufacturers expected to follow later. Are you looking forward to the ability to share files by simply bringing phones together? Sources: 9to5Google, Android Authority About the author Adam Kurfürst Adam studuje na gymnáziu a technologické žurnalistice se věnuje od svých 14 let. Pakliže pomineme jeho vášeň pro chytré telefony, tablety a příslušenství, rád se… More about the author Sdílejte: Android Google sdílení You might be interested in Google introduced the Fitbit Edge band with GPS and a week-long battery life. But it's not officially coming to the Czech Republic Adam Kurfürst 00:30 New Google TV Streamer is in development. It will hear you even without a remote and know when you enter the room Adam Kurfürst 12. 10. Claude goes directly into Google Docs. It edits text and tables without switching Jakub Kárník 11. 10. Google Fitbit Edge will be unveiled on Monday. Thanks to leaks, we know almost everything about it Adam Kurfürst 10. 10. Some cheap Android phones have malware directly in the system, researchers warn. It cannot be uninstalled Adam Kurfürst 10. 10. Connecting a Googlebook with a phone has a catch. Key features require Android 17 Jakub Kárník 9. 10.