Can my Pixel phone send files to my iPhone?

Yes, Pixel 10 series phones can now use Android Quick Share to send files to Apple devices using AirDrop.

How do I share files between Pixel and iPhone?

Ensure your device's visibility is set to 'anyone for 10 minutes' on both Quick Share (Android) and AirDrop (Apple).

Will this file sharing feature work on all Pixel phones?

Currently, the feature is limited to the Pixel 10 series, but Google plans to expand it to other devices.

Home / Technology / Pixel & iPhone Finally Talk: File Sharing Breakthrough

Pixel & iPhone Finally Talk: File Sharing Breakthrough

20 Nov, 2025

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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.

Pixel & iPhone Finally Talk: File Sharing Breakthrough

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.