Android’s answer to AirDrop is finally coming to your Windows PC

In a move that brings Google’s digital content sharing platform to a much wider audience, Android’s answer to AirDrop is finally coming to your Windows PC. After years of iPhone users having the benefit of Apple’s proprietary technology, Android users can now enjoy simplified and faster content sharing no matter what devices they prefer.

The platform, called Nearby Sharing, has been available for a few years on Android, but now with its integration for Windows 10 it has finally become an even more expansive way to share files and media between different devices.

Nearby Sharing allows users to transfer files effortlessly between their Android and Windows 10 devices. In order to use the feature, both devices must have the Nearby Share feature enabled and be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth connection. It’s incredibly easy to use, as users need only navigate to the file they want to share, select the recipient device, and complete the transfer. The technology can also be used to share web links, directions, and contact information between devices.

In a further move to make the service even easier to use, Google has also implemented a feature that allows users to share files simply by wave their device in a particular area, even if they’re not connected to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This ensures that users don’t have to struggle to connect devices and networks in order to share their information. In addition, users have the option to have their Nearby Sharing accounts linked to Google accounts in order to easily share files between them.

Overall, the introduction of Nearby Sharing onto Windows PCs is sure to be a welcome feature for many Android users who have longed for an easy and reliable way to share files between their devices. With the quickly expanding integration of Nearby Share across different platforms, it is sure to become an even more popular way for users to share media, documents, and messages with one another in the future.