4 Things You Can Do with Samsung SideSync. Samsung unveiled its cool SideSync software along the launches of Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Basically, Samsung SideSync allows you to share the screen and data between your Galaxy device and computer, make phone calls and respond to messages on your desktop. The company also announced the new SideSync 4.0 iteration. Samsung SideSync 4.0: Mac support and improved connection speeds. Get the very best of Android Authority in your inbox. Samsung SideSync allows you to share screen and media files easily with your PC. You can make phone calls and reply to messages directly from your PC.
We have been going nuts over the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, but those are not the only things the Korean manufacturer introduced today. The company also announced a new iteration of their SideSync services, taking the software to version 4.0.
If you don’t know what SideSync is, you are missing out. It’s actually one of the biggest reasons why I want to get a Samsung device (even though these are not my favorite). SideSync allows you to link your Samsung smartphone to your computer, creating a seamless connection between these devices. Once connected, you can control your smartphone screen from your PC.
Furthermore, one can even use the phone as a secondary display, as SideSync allows you to drag your cursor from PC to phone. Users ca type on either platform, and even copy/paste content and data. It’s also possible to send text messages and initiate calls from a computer. You can learn more about SideSync features in our original demo post. Or you can watch the video below.
There’s already a bevy of amazing features packed into this awesome software. And though the new updates don’t change the functionality much, they are still quite a big deal. For starters, Samsung is introducing Mac support, which will be a huge deal for all Apple OSX fans. In addition, connection speeds have been improved, making the experience even more seamless than it already is.
Samsung Sidesync For Pc
We are not exactly sure when the new version will be rolling out, but it was announced along with the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. These phones are set to be released later this month. Maybe Sidesync 4.0 will be read by then, as well? Let’s hope so!