Google have finally developed a form of AirDrop with Nearby Share

But Google and Microsoft have finally worked this out after years of battling with various standards and technologies: In 2020, Google’s Nearby Share protocol gave Android phones a way to share files like Apple’s AirDrop. Now, with the help of a fresh beta that anybody can download, the same function is accessible on Windows PCs as well.

Since this new Google app is still in beta testing, installation can be challenging. However, it does function well, so setting it up is worthwhile, but check a few things first.

“Nearby Share is already installed on Android 6+ devices, so you do not need…