TL; DR
- Google has enabled direct Quick Share to AirDrop transfers without requiring extra apps on either side.
- The feature launches on the Pixel 10 series and works once an iPhone switches AirDrop visibility to “Everyone for 10 minutes.”
- This collaboration removes long standing ecosystem barriers and makes cross platform sharing far more practical for everyday users.
Google and Apple just pulled off something nobody expected in 2025. Android’s Quick Share now talks directly to Apple’s AirDrop, creating a rare moment where Apple’s walled garden is broken. This time no add-on apps, no awkward workarounds, and no extra steps that users normally associate with cross-platform transfers.
OPPO and vivo already offered their own versions, although they still depend on apps like O+ Connect on iOS. This new move feels different since it is happening at the system level and in plain sight.
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Google confirmed that the feature arrives first on the Pixel 10 lineup. iPhone users only need to switch AirDrop visibility to “Everyone for 10 minutes” for a transfer to appear. The setting resets after the window closes, keeping the usual privacy guardrails intact.
Android users follow the same familiar routine: choose a file, hit share, select the iPhone nearby. The process uses Bluetooth and Wi Fi for quick, offline transfers that avoid cloud detours.
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Quick Share has existed for years, evolving from Nearby Share, although full interoperability with Apple remained out of reach. Mixed-device households often relied on clunky apps or slow cloud uploads. This update finally cuts the wait and gives people a simple way to move media or documents without worrying about ecosystem boundaries.
Reactions online have been loud. Users celebrated the fact that this works without extra apps, something competing Android brands cannot match on iOS yet. Pixel owners already describe it as a small but meaningful quality-of-life upgrade, especially in offices where iPhones dominate.
Google says more Android phones will get support soon, with Samsung, OnePlus and others expected to follow. Privacy is a focus here, and Google notes that no data touches its servers unless a user selects a cloud option.
Cross-platform sharing finally feels less like a workaround and more like a basic feature. If you own a Pixel 10, you can try it immediately when an iPhone is nearby. For everyone else, keep waiting until the feature is made official for all Android users.
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