Google's quick share may get a confirmation step

Google may be adding an extra layer of security to its file-sharing feature, Quick Share, on Android devices.

Confirmation screen could slow down quick transfers

According to a code discovery, when someone tries to send a file to you via Quick Share, you would soon need to actively approve the incoming transfer, rather than having it land automatically.

This applies even when your device is set to receive from nearby contacts or everyone around you, adding an extra tap where there wasn't one before.

Quick Share, which merged with Google's Nearby Share tool, has been competing with Apple's AirDrop to offer seamless file transfers between devices.

However, this new confirmation step could be a sensible move to prevent unsolicited file transfers, as AirDrop faced issues of exploitation in public spaces.

While some users may find this extra step frustrating, it could be a welcome security upgrade for others, especially in public settings.

Google may still refine this feature before a wide rollout, and allowing users to create a trusted-devices list could make the file-sharing process feel almost frictionless again.