Essential insights
- Google is developing a competitor to Handoff—but it’s not merely a clone of Apple’s; it could surpass it.
- Recent code investigations indicate it will manage applications, tasks, media, and even notifications across multiple devices.
- If successfully launched, you’ll be able to initiate something on your phone and continue it on your tablet or Chromebook.
It’s widely acknowledged that Google is crafting its iteration of Apple’s Handoff for Android—but here’s the interesting part: recent evidence hints at the potential for it to exceed Apple’s version, offering even more valuable features than anticipated.
An exploration of the newest Google Play Services beta (v25.25.31) by Android Authority has revealed some promising insights. Within the code, there were explicit references to a “Handoff” feature, specifying its intended functionalities, such as resuming tasks, applications, and media exactly where you stopped, regardless of your device.
It also encompasses the synchronization of notifications across your devices. Indicators suggest an impressive and streamlined cross-device integration is on the horizon.