Android Cross-device services rolling out: Call casting, Internet sharing
Google is rolling out Cross-device services for Android, featuring Call casting and Instant hotspot. Users can set up device groups for seamless connectivity, available on Android 11 and later.
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Google has begun rolling out new Cross-device services for Android devices, which include features like Call casting and Instant hotspot. Users can access these features by navigating to Settings > Google > Devices & sharing > Cross-device services. The setup involves creating a "device group" by enabling preferences on devices signed into the same Google Account.
Call casting allows users to transfer calls between devices, but it is currently limited to specific apps, primarily Google Meet. Users can also cast video calls to their active device using a Cast icon. The Instant hotspot feature enables automatic sharing of hotspot access among devices signed into the same Google Account, including Chromebooks and Android devices, provided Bluetooth and device location are enabled. However, this feature is not available on Samsung devices, which can use the auto-hotspot feature instead.
The Cross-device services are available on Android devices running version 24.28.34 of Google Play services, currently in beta, and are compatible with Android 11 and later. Google has indicated that users will receive new cross-device features as they are released.
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