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Google’s Quick Share Now Works With Apple AirDrop on Pixel 10

Transfers run device to device under an audited design with broader Android support expected.

Overview

  • Pixel 10 phones can now send and receive files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs through new Quick ShareAirDrop interoperability.
  • Devices use Bluetooth for discovery before switching to a direct local Wi‑Fi link so files do not pass through external servers.
  • Receiving on Apple hardware requires enabling AirDrop’s “Everyone for 10 Minutes” visibility before approving the transfer.
  • Google highlights security measures including an independent NetSPI penetration test and Rust-based components to reduce memory‑safety risks.
  • Rollout is limited to Pixel 10 with a Quick Share extension delivered via Google Play updates, and Google plans to expand support to more Android devices, with reports pointing to Snapdragon models.