Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Quick Share Update Adds AirDrop Compatibility
Google's Quick Share feature has been updated to work with Apple's AirDrop.
This means that if you have a Pixel 10 series phone, you can now easily share files directly with iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Before this update, sharing files between Android and Apple devices was often complicated and required extra steps.
Now, you can share files quickly and easily, just like you would with devices from the same brand.
However, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, the Apple device needs to have AirDrop set to 'Everyone for 10 Minutes' to receive files from the Pixel.
Second, this feature is currently only available on the Pixel 10 series, so it won't work with older Pixel phones or other Android devices.
Some users have also reported issues with device discovery and Wi-Fi glitches, so it's not perfect yet.
But overall, this update is a big step forward for people who use both Android and Apple devices.
Quick Share now supports AirDrop compatibility, allowing direct file sharing between Pixel 10 series and Apple devices.
The update aims to reduce friction in file sharing for users who own both Android and Apple devices.
To receive files from a Pixel, Apple devices typically need to have AirDrop set to 'Everyone for 10 Minutes'.
The feature is currently limited to the Pixel 10 series, with potential future expansion to other devices.
Some users have reported issues with device discovery and Wi-Fi related glitches during Quick Share use.
- Who
- Google and Apple users with Pixel 10 series and Apple devices
- What
- Quick Share update adds AirDrop compatibility for direct file sharing
- When
- Currently available, with potential future expansion
- Where
- Between Pixel 10 series and Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, Macs)
- Why
- To reduce friction in file sharing between Android and Apple devices
- Feature
- Quick Share now supports AirDrop compatibility
- Devices
- Pixel 10 series, iPhones, iPads, Macs
- Availability
- Currently limited to Pixel 10 series
- Transfer Type
- Direct device-to-device sharing
- Requirements
- AirDrop set to 'Everyone for 10 Minutes' on Apple devices
- Potential Issues
- Device discovery can be inconsistent, Wi-Fi related glitches reported