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Android’s Nearby Connections 2.0 is Ready to Proximity the Hell Out of Your Life

Kellen July 31, 2017 7

One of the cooler, lesser-known features of Android has been Nearby. With Nearby, you've been able to - at least in theory - jump into games with friends, see restaurant info like a menu, or setup a new device, all because your phone is detecting your...

Android Pay’s New Nearby Tab is Starting to Rollout

Kellen August 5, 2016 20

It looks like Google has finally started rolling out the new Nearby tab in Android Pay that was first discovered over a month ago. As you can see from the imagery above, at least one of our readers is seeing the new section of the app without having received...

Google’s Nearby Connects Your Device to the World Around You

Tim June 10, 2016 12

Yesterday, while we were busy with Lenovo and Moto announcements, Google detailed its Nearby feature for Android users. With the launch of Nearby, users who choose to interact with beacons around them can stumble upon helpful apps and webpages when they are...