You can already transfer files between your Windows laptop or desktop and your Android smartphone using the Microsoft Phone Link software. Microsoft is now developing a method to exchange data with a wider range of Windows, Android, and even Mac-based devices.
Drop is a feature of the Edge browser that is presently being tested in the Canary release. It will become one of the sidebar widgets, which provide the browser additional functionality.
It’s interesting that Microsoft chose a user interface that resembles a messenger rather than one that appears like a file browser. Drag and drop allows you to transmit files, but you can also send notes, which is useful if you want to make a note about a specific file or remind yourself to do something.
There are additional things you can do with Drop now that Microsoft has included the capability to take a screenshot and annotate it using the fundamental editing tools. This can be applied to notes and reminders that are even more detailed.
The drop doesn’t support local transfers, in contrast to Phone Link. Actually, it’s just a front end for OneDrive; any things you submit there will be stored in the cloud (and will take up space in your account). The Drop interface is more practical for people who currently use Edge as their primary browser, which is an advantage over utilizing OneDrive directly.
Once a file has been posted, it will be accessible from any devices that are signed into your Microsoft account, which is another benefit. This makes sharing across numerous devices easier (desktop, laptop, phone, tablet, etc.).
Edge Canary must be downloaded for Windows and Android if you want to test this out before the stable release.
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