Google starts rolling out cross-device sharing feature

Google is making it easier to use your different Android phones at the same time.

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They're adding new things called "cross-device services" that let your phones talk to each other.

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Call casting: You can start a call on one phone and then switch it to another phone.

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Instant hotspot: Share your phone's internet with another phone easily.

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Update your phone to the latest version.

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Go to your phone settings, then find "Google" and then "Devices & sharing".

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Look for "Cross-device services" and turn it on.

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It's like having a team of phones working together!

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