Google Quick Share Adds AirDrop Compatibility on Pixel 10

Google announced on Wednesday that its Quick Share feature on Pixel 10 series smartphones now supports interoperability with Apple's AirDrop, enabling seamless file transfers between Android and iOS devices without third-party apps.

The update, rolling out immediately to the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, allows users to share photos, videos, and other files directly with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It also works in the reverse direction, permitting Apple devices to send files to compatible Pixel phones. For the feature to function, the receiving device must have its sharing visibility set to "Everyone for 10 minutes" mode, either in AirDrop for Apple devices or Quick Share for Pixels. Once activated, the sender can select the recipient from the sharing menu, and the receiver taps to accept the transfer after verifying the device name on screen.

Google developed the compatibility independently, as confirmed by company representatives. "We accomplished this through our own implementation," said Alex Moriconi, a Google product manager, emphasizing that the feature underwent rigorous internal privacy and security reviews, including penetration testing...