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LocalSend replaced AirDrop for me, and it works across every device I own

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I found the missing link between Android, iPhone, and Windows — and it’s an app I almost ignored

Link to Windows is one of the most underrated phone apps around as it lets you seamlessly transfer files wirelessly, project your phone to a PC, and more.
Geeky Gadgets

Send Full-Resolution Photos & Videos with AirDrop

AirDrop is a fast and wireless way to share files between Apple devices, offering a convenient solution for transferring photos, videos, and other media. However, by default, AirDrop may compress your ...

Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too

When Google announced it had engineered AirDrop compatibility for its Pixel 10 phones late last year, the pessimists among us figured it would be a matter of days before Apple shut it down. But not ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26.2 could add 30-day AirDrop pairing option between devices

Apple is working on a new feature that will allow users to keep AirDrop pairing active between devices for up to 30 days. Here are the details. With iOS 26.2 developer beta 1 released earlier today, ...
Lifehacker

AirDrop Now Works With Android

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...