I liked Intel Unison, but it has been discontinued, and KDE Connect, while quite capable, carries the unmistakable DNA of a tool built by Linux engineers for fellow Linux engineers. What I wanted was ...

Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started. I've been testing ...

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 ...

Although the top Android phones have a minimum of 128GB of storage, it may not be sufficient for everyone. You may need to back up photos to free up storage space or ...

Windows and Android have come a long way. Microsoft offers the Phone Link app, which allows one to connect the phone and then access data. However, it needs Microsoft Launcher to make it work. It ...

Accidents happen, and there’s nothing worse than losing all the photos on your phone due to damaging your device. That’s why keeping backup copies of all your memories is always good insurance. While ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Microsoft’s Your Phone app for Android can route photos, ...

You can easily download all of your photos or choose a select few to transfer from your Android phone to your computer. Here's how to download Android phone photos to ...