It's common to transfer files between a smart phone and a laptop or desktop computer. There are several ways to do so. You can generally connect the phone to the laptop to transfer the files, or send ...

Windows 10 makes it easy to send or receive files using Bluetooth File Transfer, so, you can share a photo, video, or other files with a friend who has an Android phone, iPhone, laptop, or tablet. Let ...

To transfer files from Android to Windows PC, use a USB cable for fast, direct transfers or Bluetooth for small files, though it’s slower. Cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive) lets you upload ...

Google took its own sweet time but it has finally started rolling out an AirDrop-like feature for all Android devices. Dubbed Nearby Share, the feature is being rolled out to select Pixel and Samsung ...

With Android Beam set to be deprecated with the release of Android Q, we are still unsure of what the future holds for cross-platform file sharing. We’ve seen glimpses of the new Fast Share but it isn ...

A data transfer function added to Android phones starting with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Using near field communication (NFC), Android Beam lets users copy data from one Android device to ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...