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Google, Microsoft testing AirDrop-like wireless file transfer features

Google and Microsoft are working on their own versions of Apple’s popular AirDrop feature that allows users to send files to a nearby device via Wi-Fi. Google has begun testing a new app called Files Go that allows users to send files to a nearby device via Bluetooth. Microsoft is testing a “Near Share” feature under its Windows 10 in the latest  Insider build  (17035) that rolled out on Thursday. Microsoft’s Near Share will appear in the notification center. Users can also access the feature from the main share function in Windows 10. The Near Share will allow users to send files, images and URLs to a nearby Windows 10 device over Bluetooth. The new feature is going to largely benefit Windows 10 laptop users. Desktop users who don’t have Bluetooth on their PC can get USB-based Bluetooth adapters. Google’s Files Go app is currently available as a beta on  Google Play store . The Go suffix also hints it’s a part of the company’s Android Go project, aimed main...