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Google makes Quick Share even more like Apple's AirDrop
Google has updated its Quick Share feature, making it more similar to Apple's AirDrop for sharing contact information, photos, and videos between supported devices with a single tap.
Android 17 includes better iOS file sharing and a forced break for addictive apps
Google has announced Android 17, which will include improved file sharing capabilities for iOS devices and features designed to help users manage and take breaks from addictive applications. The update also introduces 3D Emojis.
FileShack is back!
Shacknews announced the return of FileShack, a service that was originally sunsetted in 2014. The revival of the file-sharing platform was confirmed by the company.
LocalSend is the most useful app I've come across in a very long time, letting me share files across devices with a…
LocalSend is a free, open-source, and end-to-end encrypted application that simplifies file sharing between devices on the same network. It allows users to transfer files, folders, text, and links without requiring an account, offering a convenient alternative to methods like WhatsApp or USB drives. The application is particularly useful for everyday file transfers, though it may struggle with restricted corporate networks.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 will get Apple AirDrop support starting today
Samsung has announced that its Galaxy S26 Series smartphones will gain support for Apple's AirDrop file sharing technology via the Quick Share feature. This update, rolling out starting March 23, will allow Android users to send and receive files with Apple devices. Google plans to expand this compatibility to additional Android devices soon.
French pirates adrift as major torrent site nuked by hacker who accuses it of hoarding user credit cards and DDoSing rivals: '6.6 million users. Years of lies. An empire built on extortion'
The major French private torrent tracker YggTorrent has been reportedly destroyed by a hacker named Gr0lum, who accused the site's owners of various illicit activities including DDoS attacks and hoarding user credit card information. Despite YggTorrent's claims of disinformation, the hacker's actions have led to the site's apparent demise, though its torrents have been dispersed to other trackers.
