The functionality of AirDrop is now present on Android phones and Windows laptops
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When it comes to a holistic tech ecosystem, few do it quite likeApple. Sure, youcouldjust use aMacBook, or aniPhone, and have it work fine. You might especially like theApple Watch, or find aniPadeasiest to get along with.
But when you combine them, the real magic happens. All of the devices feed off one another, and some intelligent features make it effortless to complete everyday tasks across devices. Put simply, it just works.
One of the cornerstones of Apple’s ecosystem is AirDrop. It works as a sharing platform between devices, allowing you to select a file on one device and ‘drop’ it onto another.
In practice, it’s really useful. Take a file from your emails on your laptop and save it on your phone for easy access. Or sign a document on your tablet, then send it onto your laptop to return it.
It’s a brilliant feature for those who want to use a non-Apple ecosystem. I personally use AirDrop every day, and its impact on how smooth simple day-to-day tasks are is immeasurable. Getting that functionality onAndroidand Windows should be seen for what it is – an absolutely stellar upgrade, which makes the whole package much more appealing.
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