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In a game-changing update for smartphone users worldwide, Google’s Pixel 10 series has introduced a breakthrough feature that finally allows Android phones to share files directly with Apple devices using an AirDrop-like system. This marks one of the biggest steps towards seamless cross-platform connectivity between Android and iOS, something users have been requesting for years.
The new feature works through Android’s Quick Share, which now integrates in a way that enables smooth, wireless transfers to iPhones, iPads and even Mac devices. For the first time, Pixel 10 users can send photos, videos, documents and other media to Apple users instantly, without depending on third-party apps, messy workarounds or cloud uploads.
What makes this development even more significant is that the connection is completely peer-to-peer. The file travels directly between devices without passing through any external servers, ensuring better privacy and faster transfer speeds. Google has emphasised that no additional data is collected or stored during these exchanges an important reassurance in today’s privacy-conscious tech environment.
To use the feature, iPhone users simply need to enable their AirDrop visibility to “Everyone for 10 minutes,” making the device discoverable. Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 user selects Quick Share, chooses the nearby Apple device, and sends the file in one tap. The iPhone receives the familiar AirDrop prompt asking whether to accept or decline the transfer.
This update is especially valuable for households, offices and creative teams where people often work across mixed ecosystems — some preferring Android’s flexibility and others relying on the Apple ecosystem. The ability to share high-resolution videos, large photos or work documents across devices will now feel as easy and natural as sharing between two iPhones.
While the feature is currently available on the Pixel 10 lineup, Google is expected to extend the update to other Android devices over time. Some limitations remain including the need for temporary visibility settings on AirDrop but the initial rollout signals a major shift in cross-platform functionality.
Technology analysts see this as a landmark move, breaking down long-standing walls between Android and iOS. For users, this means simpler workflows, faster file exchanges and fewer frustrations when collaborating with people using different types of phones. With this update, Google has made it clear: the future of file sharing is open, instant and borderless no matter what device you use.
