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Pixel & iPhone Finally Talk: File Sharing Breakthrough
20 Nov
Summary
- Pixel 10 series phones now support Android Quick Share with iPhone's AirDrop.
- File sharing is now easier between Android and Apple devices.
- Users must enable 'anyone for 10 minutes' visibility for transfers.
A new development allows Google's Pixel 10 series phones to communicate with Apple's AirDrop, significantly simplifying the process of sharing files and photos between the two operating systems. This feature enables unprecedented interoperability, bridging the gap between Android and iOS ecosystems.
For the feature to work, users on the receiving Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) must set their AirDrop visibility to 'anyone for 10 minutes.' Similarly, Android users need to ensure their Quick Share visibility is set to 'everyone for 10 minutes' or be in 'receive' mode. This setting allows devices outside of contacts to initiate or receive transfers.
The extent of Apple's involvement in this integration remains unclear. If Google developed this independently, there's a potential for Apple to view it as a security concern, possibly leading to software updates that could disable the functionality and reignite past disputes over platform openness versus security.
