Accordingly, users will have the experience of sharing files right on the device's root menu, no different from Apple's AirDrop feature. Currently, the new feature is being deployed by Microsoft for Windows Insiders and will be released to the general public soon.

AirDrop has long been the king of file sharing features, and Microsoft and other companies have struggled to compete so far.

To take advantage of Windows' new file sharing capabilities, users will need a PC running Windows 11 or at least the May 2019 update for Windows 10. You can use any mobile device as long as it runs Android 9.0 or later and has the Link to Windows app version 1.24032.518.0 or later installed.

After setting up, for Windows devices, users just need to click on the “Share” button and select “Phone Link”. For Android smartphones, when clicking on “Share”, you will see the corresponding option named “Link to Windows - Send to PC”.

Compared to Apple's AirDrop, Microsoft and Android's new sharing feature requires more setup due to the ecosystem of different types of devices. However, once it's done, file sharing should be more seamless.

According to the documentation, Phone Link also supports iPhones, but Microsoft does not mention expanding the feature to iOS devices.

(According to DT)

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