Share Button Archives

BetaBeacon

December 23, 2024

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Gift Apps on iPhone and Android

- Steps to gift an app from an iPhone include opening the App Store app, searching for the app, tapping the Share button, entering the recipient's email address, selecting a theme, confirming the gift, buying the app, and completing the purchase. - To redeem a gifted app on an iPhone, open the email containing the gifted app link, tap Redeem, sign in with Apple ID if prompted, and download the app to the iPhone or iPad.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

freeDictionaryApp: Open Source Android App That Helps You Get Information on a Word

freeDictionaryApp is a free and open-source dictionary application for Android, developed by Yamin Siahmargooei using Kotlin. It is based on the Free Dictionary API, which has not been updated in two years. The app features an intuitive user interface with a search bar, providing word types, definitions, examples, and a text-to-speech function. Users can save favorite words, access search history, generate random words, and share word details easily. However, it only supports single-word searches. The app can be installed via F-Droid or downloaded from its GitHub repository.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Google Photos is getting ready to roll out its new ‘Quick Edit’ sharing feature

Google is testing a new feature called the “Quick Edit” page in the Google Photos app, which activates when users tap the share button on a single image. This feature includes an “Enhance” button for one-click improvements and a cropping tool for easy adjustments. The “Quick Edit” page is only available for single photos; selecting multiple images will revert to the traditional share sheet. Reports of this feature emerged from a user named Alex using a Pixel 6 Pro, and it is still in the testing phase. Additionally, some users have noticed a new floating toolbar for albums.

Winsage

November 12, 2024

A Universal Share Button is Coming to Windows 11

Microsoft's latest Beta Insider build (22635.4445) for Windows 11 introduces a universal share button, which is disabled by default but allows users to share files directly from the Start Menu and Taskbar with a right-click. Users can enable this feature using ViveTool with specific commands. Additionally, Windows 11 supports file sharing to Android devices via the context menu. However, the new "Edit with Paint" option in the context menu has received criticism for cluttering the interface and slowing response times, leading to calls for improved performance compared to Windows 10.

Winsage

November 12, 2024

Microsoft tests a universal share button on Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a new universal Share button in a Preview Build of Windows 11, aimed at improving content sharing among users. This button will be integrated into various parts of the operating system, including the taskbar and Start menu, allowing users to share files, links, or text directly from their desktops. The feature is currently hidden and can be activated using the ViveTool application with specific commands. Additionally, Microsoft is introducing an AI-driven tool called Rewrite for the Notepad app, which enables users to generate alternative text based on their needs, available in Notepad version 11.2410.15.0 for Windows Insider users.

Winsage

November 11, 2024

Windows 11 is adding a ‘Share’ button to the Start menu and Taskbar

Microsoft is integrating a "Share" button into Windows 11 across various platforms, including the Start menu and taskbar, to encourage users to share content more frequently. The Share UI allows users to share content quickly from applications or files, presenting options to share via email, nearby devices, or installed applications. The Share button has been added to Windows Search results, and users will soon be able to right-click on apps in the Start menu to share files. This feature is also being tested for the taskbar. The enhancements are still in the testing phase within preview builds, and the timeline for a broader rollout is uncertain.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

The Pixel Studio app just got a welcome sharing addition

Google has updated its Pixel Studio app for the Pixel 9 series, introducing a feature that allows users to share images directly from other applications for editing, without needing to download them first. The new version (1.1.001.672728916.05) includes a sharing option that appears when users tap the share button in compatible apps, enhancing the editing workflow. However, the sharing feature only works with apps that support direct image file sharing, excluding platforms like Instagram and standard web browsers. Additionally, Pixel Studio does not support images with human subjects due to privacy and ethical considerations. Users have experienced occasional issues with opening images on the first attempt, indicating that the feature may still require further development.

AppWizard

August 29, 2024

Microsoft Phone Link update makes it even easier to send files to your PC

Microsoft has updated its Link to Windows app to improve file sharing between Android devices and Windows PCs. The new version allows users to see their Windows PCs directly on the Android share sheet, facilitating easier file transfers without navigating through the “send to PC” menu. Users can now select a file, tap the share button, and choose “Link to Windows [Send to PC]” to wirelessly send files to their connected Windows PCs, which are stored in the “Phone Link” directory within the Downloads folder. The update utilizes the Android API for Direct Share targets, enabling quicker access to frequently used Windows PCs. Users need at least version 1.24032.518.0 on their Android devices and version 1.24032.156.0 on their Windows PCs for this feature. Additionally, a recent Windows update added a “My Phone” icon in the Windows share menu, allowing users to manage Android files directly from Windows file explorer.

AppWizard

August 26, 2024

Quick Share may be getting ready to make Android tablets more awesome

The latest beta version of Google Play services has introduced a potential drag-and-drop feature for Quick Share, which currently does not support this capability on larger Android devices like tablets and foldables. This feature, still in development, aims to simplify the file-sharing process by allowing users to drag multiple files to a recipient's name, similar to functionality available on Windows. However, actual file transfers are not yet operational. Quick Share facilitates file sharing across Android phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs, but users currently face a multi-step process to share files on larger devices.

Winsage

August 2, 2024

KB5040529: Microsoft quietly releases optional Windows 11 24H2 update for manual download

Microsoft released non-security Windows preview updates KB5040527 for Windows 11 and KB5040525 for Windows 10, along with an update for Windows 11 version 24H2 (KB5040529). The updates are rolled out in gradual and normal phases. Key features of the updates include: Gradual Rollout: - New Emoji Support: Introduction of Emoji 15.1, including new emojis like horizontal and vertical head shake, phoenix, lime, brown mushroom, and broken chain. - Start Menu Enhancements: New account manager feature and ability to drag apps from the Start menu to the taskbar. - Windows Backup Improvements: Backup of sound settings with "Remember my preferences" option. - Lock Screen Updates: Display of sports, traffic, and finance content alongside weather updates. - File Explorer Enhancements: Dragging files between breadcrumbs in the address bar. - Settings Modifications: New page for managing linked devices, "Add now" button for recovery email, Game Pass recommendation card, and visual updates for dialogs. - Windows Share Features: Prevention of accidental closure of the share window, QR code generation, emailing oneself, direct sharing to Microsoft Teams, and a new Copy button. - Task Manager Improvements: Updated DDR speed units, quicker process handle release, enhanced reliability, efficient process sorting, and better accessibility. Normal Rollout: - Widgets Update: Visual upgrade of taskbar icons for Widgets. Quality Enhancements: - Addition of PC Manager for devices in China. - Resolved issues with USB controller share button and Game Bar. - OneDrive as RemoteApp in Azure Virtual Desktop. - Enhanced packet drop collection support in Virtual Filtering Platform. - Adjustments to cache size display behavior in Windows Server vNext. - Improvements to Group Policy Preferences Item Level Targeting and Local Users and Groups. - Updates to Windows Kernel Vulnerable Driver Blocklist. - Resolved LSASS intermittent failures during specific logging settings. - Addressed WLAN card responsiveness issues in NetAdapterCx module. The KB5040529 update is compatible with AMD64 and Arm64 systems.