Google planning Apple-like integration between its products to compete

9to5Mac By Chance Miller

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This is, of course, incredibly similar to using AirDrop between an iPhone and Mac.

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Learn more about Google's planned product integration and read 9to5Mac's take at 9to5Mac.com.

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