"In a surprising but welcome move, Google has updated Quick Share to work with Apple's AirDrop, allowing users to more easily transfer files and photos between Android and iPhone devices. The new functionality is first rolling out to the Pixel 10 lineup and works with iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices. Google plans to expand the functionality to additional Android devices in the future."
"Quick Share currently works with AirDrop if the iPhone owner changes their settings to make their device discoverable to anyone using AirDrop's "Everyone for 10 minutes" mode. The Pixel user will then be able to see the iPhone as an available device when selecting Quick Share. "This implementation using 'Everyone for 10 minutes' mode is just the first step in seamless cross-platform sharing, and we welcome the opportunity to work with Apple to enable 'Contacts Only' mode in the future,""
"The tech giant says you can ensure you're sharing with the right person by confirming their device name on your screen. Google notes that the update allows for two-way communication, which means that iPhone users can send files to Pixel phones as well. The Pixel device will also need to be set as discoverable in order to receive a file. The feature does not use a workaround, and the connection is direct and peer-to-peer, Google says."
Google updated Quick Share to interoperate with Apple's AirDrop, initially rolling out on the Pixel 10 lineup and supporting iPhone, iPad, and macOS devices. The feature aims to simplify photo, video, and file transfers across Android and iPhone platforms without concern for device type. Initial interoperability requires iPhone owners to enable AirDrop's "Everyone for 10 minutes" discoverability so Pixel devices can detect them, with Google expressing intent to pursue Contacts Only support later. The update supports two-way transfers and uses direct peer-to-peer connections so data is not routed through servers and shared content is not logged, with security measures tested by independent experts.
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