Overview
- The update enables two-way, peer-to-peer sharing of photos, videos, and files between Pixel 10 devices and iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- To appear as a target, the Apple device must set AirDrop to “Everyone for 10 Minutes,” and the Pixel must be discoverable, with user approval required for each transfer.
- Google says the connection is direct and does not route data through servers or log shared content.
- The bridge was engineered by Google without Apple’s partnership, uses a Rust-based interoperability layer, and was validated by third‑party testers at NetSPI.
- Support is rolling out on the Pixel 10 lineup first with plans to expand to more Android devices, and Google is seeking collaboration to enable a Contacts Only mode; Apple has not commented.