Google has confirmed that the “Quick Share” feature works on ARM-based Windows PCs. The Android OS developer hasn’t updated the Quick Share installer yet. But, Windows PCs running on ARM processors could get the feature before 2024 ends.
Google updates Quick Share FAQ confirming the feature’s extended compatibility
Google has been steadily extending the compatibility of Quick Share. Formerly known as Nearby Share, Google merged the feature’s development with Samsung Quick Share and adopted the latter’s name.
Last year, Quick Share made its way to Windows PCs. Specifically speaking, the x86 PCs running on Intel and AMD CPUs, currently support the feature.
Recent reports have suggested Google may offer Quick Share to iPhones and MacBooks. In other words, Quick Share may start working on iOS and macOS.
While the future of Quick Share for iOS and macOS remains uncertain, Google has confirmed that the feature works on Windows PCs that are powered by ARM processors.
Incidentally, Mishaal Rahman recently discovered a workaround that allowed ARM PCs to install Quick Share. However, the feature still needed an x86 CPU to work. Moving forward, Quick Share will work on Windows PCs with ARM processors, Google has confirmed in the FAQ for the feature:
“What Windows computers are compatible with Quick Share?
Windows computers (i.e. desktops and laptops) running a 64-bit version of Windows 10 and up (or Windows 11 and up for ARM-based devices).”
When will ARM-based Windows PCs get the Quick Share feature?
Google may have confirmed that Quick Share works on ARM PCs running Windows 10 and Windows 11. However, according to Android Authority, the company hasn’t updated the Quick Share installer.
ARM-based Windows PCs aren’t mainstream or commonplace yet. However, the appeal of ARM CPUs is quite big to ignore. Compared to x86 CPUs, the ARM chipsets are quite power efficient. This usually translates to longer battery life for laptops.
Processors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, designed to run Windows 11, have powerful CPU cores, which are paired with several performance and efficiency cores. Early tests have indicated respectable desktop-grade performance and promising power efficiency.