Just like iPhone, Android phones may soon let you ‘tap to share’ files with friends

Android is borrowing more features from the iPhone to aid with seamless file sharing. With an upcoming update, Android users could soon enjoy a seamless, AirDrop-like experience with a new ‘Tap to Share’ feature that could let them instantly share files and contacts by simply tapping two phones together.

The upcoming capability uses NFC (Near Field Communication) as a quick trigger, while Google’s Quick Share handles the actual high-speed file transfer. A clear description spotted in leaks reads: “Just hold the top of your phone close to the device, and the files will be sent.”