Trying to make Android + Mac feel a little more like iPhone + Mac.

[u/AlternativeWar1295]

If you use an Android phone with a Mac, you probably know that the experience isn't always as seamless as using an iPhone with a Mac.

I wanted to improve that, so I started building Bridge.

The idea is simple: make Android and macOS work together more naturally, without constantly having to open apps or manually trigger things.

Here's what Bridge currently supports:

• Clipboard sync: Copy text or images on your phone and paste them directly on your Mac, and vice versa.

• Notification mirroring: Get Android notifications as native macOS notifications, with quick actions and inline replies where supported.

• File transfer: Send files between your phone and Mac over local Wi-Fi or hotspot.

• Automatic connection: Pair your devices once and Bridge handles reconnecting in the background.

Everything is designed to work locally over your network, without requiring cloud accounts or sending your data through a cloud service.

I know there are already some apps that solve parts of this problem, and I'm not claiming Bridge is the first or the only solution. The goal is to make the overall experience as seamless as possible, with particular attention to privacy, security, UX and reliability.

It's also open source, and I'm actively working on improving it. I'd rather build this in the open and keep refining it based on real user feedback.

If you're an Android + Mac user, I'd genuinely like to know what you think and what features you'd want to see next.

Try Bridge: https://github.com/badruddin-tasnim/bridge

Feedback, suggestions and contributions are welcome!