Connect With the World Around You Through Nearby APIs

Nearby is a proximity API developed for iOS and Android devices that enables seamless communication and information sharing between devices and beacons using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and inaudible sound. Unlike traditional methods requiring multiple steps for data exchange, Nearby facilitates direct interaction similar to real-world communication. It has been integrated into various products like Chromecast Guest Mode, Google Play Games, and Google Tone, and with the release of Google Play services 7.8, it is now accessible to all developers on devices running Gingerbread and higher. Nearby does not require a Google Account and prompts users with a permission dialog upon first use. Several partners have harnessed Nearby's capabilities to create innovative applications, such as Edjing Pro for DJ tracklist sharing, Trello for streamlined board sharing, Pocket Casts for podcast discovery, and Trulia for collaborative house hunting.

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