For years, sharing files without any wires has become a seamless operation for Apple device users with the help of AirDrop. Now, users who rely on products from Microsoft have often wanted this same facility from their iPhones too. The waiting is now finally over. Through a major update, Microsoft will add a feature that allows a Windows PC to have the powers of AirDrop, thus making sharing files between the iPhone and devices running Windows seamless.
How Did AirDrop Works?
This cutting-edge file-sharing feature uses the Phone Link and Link to Windows applications, which are already available. This feature can be access only when the two applications have been update to their latest versions.
Step-by-step explained way to share files
- Connect: Pair your iPhone with your Windows PC via Phone Link and Link to Windows. It might be done using a QR code or specific code.
- Share from iPhone:
- Locate the file you want to share on your iPhone
- Tap the Share button
- From the list of options choose Link to Windows
- Select which Windows PC to send the file to.
3. Receive on Windows PC:
- The file will go straight to your Windows PC.
- You can change where the received files go in the Phone Link settings.
- Windows PC screen showing a notice for a file received from the iPhone.
- Sharing from Windows PC:
- Right-click on the file you want to share.
- Select Share from the menu that appears.
- Choose My Phone or Phone Link.
- Confirm the transfer to your iPhone.
Key Features and Benefits of AirDrop sharing:
- Wireless Convenience: This will do away with cables or cloud storage services for quick transfer of files.
- Cross-platform compatibility: The file can be share between various operating systems without any hassle.
- Improved Productivity: Workflow becomes smoother with easy transfer of documents, photos, and other files between your devices.
- User-Friendly Interface: The process is simple and accessible to all users due to an intuitive interface.
Other Considerations:
- Compatibility: This feature requires the latest versions of Phone Link and Link to Windows to be install on both your iPhone and Windows PC.
- Device Requirements: Ensure your iPhone and Windows PC meet the minimum system requirements for Phone Link and Link to Windows.
- Data Usage: While WiFi is recommend, mobile data can be use for file transfers.
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Conclusion:
Microsoft has introduced the method of file sharing between iPhones and PCs, which is similar to AirDrop. It is an important step towards unifying the two different operating systems. It helps users to share files in a much more easier and quicker manner without the use of any wires. This technology can further be enhance for better connectivity and more convenient usage in the near future.