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The functionality works similarly to AirDrop within the Apple ecosystem, except it connects Windows PCs and Android devices.
Your smartphone needs to be on Android 9.0 or later.
You can now send files back-and-forth between your PC and Android device through Phone Link and the Link to Windows app.
Neither of those are particularly strict requirements, so the feature is not exclusive to new hardware.
For my job as a news writer, it’s important to understand trends in the tech world.
I also need to know how Microsoft apps and services work across various platforms.
You can now share a file from your PC to your Android phone through the built-in Windows share menu.(Image credit: Future)
I must admit that I’ve been envious of AirDrop across the Apple ecosystem for ages.
My job required frequently sharing content, so AirDrop was essential for our workflow.
Once you tap that notification, you’ll be able to receive the file and open it.
The connection works in both directions, making it easy to share files from your phone to your PC.(Image credit: Future)
Shared files appear within the download folder of your smartphone.(Image credit: Future)
A notification will appear on your phone when you send a file from your PC to your Android device.(Image credit: Future)
