Google has quietly rolled out one of its most important cross-platform features yet: Quick Share on Android can now send files directly to Apple’s AirDrop. The update is live on the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Fold, with more Android devices expected to follow.
To make the transfer work, the receiving iPhone, iPad, or Mac must enable AirDrop’s “Everyone for 10 minutes” mode. Once active, the Apple device appears inside Quick Share on Android just like any other nearby option. Transfers are sent peer-to-peer, without routing through Google or Apple servers.
Google says it built the interoperability layer with a heavy focus on security. The core is written in Rust, reducing memory-safety bugs, and the system has been independently audited by security firm NetSPI. Standard approval prompts remain on the receiving device for added protection.
Early tests show the connection is stable and fast, though there’s still no support for AirDrop’s “Contacts Only” mode. Google says it hopes to expand compatibility in future updates.
This is the first time users can natively share files between Android and iOS without third-party apps or cloud uploads, a major quality-of-life upgrade for mixed-device households.
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