Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Google Enables AirDrop File Sharing on Android Without Apple’s Help
Google's Quick Share, an Android file-sharing feature, now works with Apple's AirDrop.
This means you can easily share photos, videos, and files between your Android phone and your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
The connection is direct and secure, and it works both ways.
Google hopes to work with Apple to make the feature even better in the future.
Google's Quick Share now supports Apple's AirDrop for file transfers
Feature debuts on new Pixel 10 series, works with iPhone, iPad, and macOS
Direct, peer-to-peer connection; no data routed through servers
iPhone users can also send files to Pixel devices with discoverability turned on
Google welcomes future collaboration with Apple to improve interoperability
- Who
- What
- Enabled AirDrop file sharing on Android
- When
- Debuting on the new Pixel 10 series
- Where
- Between Android and Apple devices
- Why
- To enable seamless file transfers between different platforms
Google's Stance
Apple's Silence
Cross-Platform Sharing
Google's Stance
Google welcomes the opportunity to work with Apple to enable 'Contacts Only' mode in the future.
Apple's Silence
Apple has not yet commented on the development.
- Supported Devices
- Pixel 10 series, iPhone, iPad, macOS
- Connection Type
- Direct, peer-to-peer
- Data Storage
- No data routed through servers or stored
- Security
- Protected with strong safeguards, tested by independent security experts
- Future Plans
- Expand support to more Android phones, enable 'Contacts Only' mode with Apple’s collaboration
Sources
Google’s Quick Share now works with Apple AirDrop starting with Pixel 10 series
Google Launches Unauthorized Pixel-To-iPhone File SharingWith Apples AirDrop
Google Enables AirDrop File Sharing on Android Without Apple’s Help
Google claims breakthrough that lets Android and iPhone users finally exchange files effortlessly
Android users can now share files with iPhone’s AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 series
Google cracked Apple’s AirDrop and is bringing it to Pixel phones with Quick Share
