Tech Desk 
Nov 21, 2025
Google has released an exciting upgrade to Quick Share, the feature that lets Android phones exchange files wirelessly. The new update introduces true cross-platform compatibility, allowing iPhone users to send files directly to Android devices through Apple’s AirDrop.
Testing shows that the feature is already working smoothly on the Pixel 10 series. When an iPhone user opens the AirDrop menu, a Pixel 10 appears in the list, just like any Apple device.
All an Android user has to do to receive a file is enable "Everyone for 10 minutes" or simply tap the Receive button in Quick Share, with no need for additional applications or an internet connection. It uses a secure, direct peer-to-peer link between systems for fast and private transfers.
Google says that this upgrade is part of a wider effort to make Android more compatible with Apple's ecosystem, emphasising strong safeguards.
According to the tech company, the new interoperability has been tested by independent experts, and no server logs or extra data are shared during transfers.
Moreover, the support of this new feature will be extended beyond the Pixel 10 series, which means more Android devices will have this capability soon.
The update also removes reliance on messaging apps to send high-resolution photos and large files. With its direct AirDrop-to-Android transfers, users can share content instantly without losing quality.
Reportedly, Google has also shown interest in offering support for the “Contacts Only” mode of AirDrop sometime in the future, if Apple agrees to collaborate.
