In a surprising move, Google has made its Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop. This means Pixel users can now send files and photos directly to iPhones and Macs without needing any extra apps. The feature is rolling out first to Pixel 10 devices, finally closing a big gap between Android and Apple.
Google confirmed the news in a blog post. This update allows users to transfer files across operating systems, something that was tricky before because Apple’s AirDrop was exclusive to its devices. Now Android and Apple users can share easily, which is a big win for cross-platform convenience.
Apple, however, has not said anything about this. Usually, when two companies collaborate, both make announcements. The silence suggests that Google might have done this on its own, possibly by reverse-engineering AirDrop’s tech. AirDrop has always been a major reason people stick to iPhones, so this is a bold move from Google.
If Apple doesn’t cooperate, they might try to block Quick Share from working with AirDrop. That could cause backlash from users and even raise regulatory questions. This announcement also comes just after Apple made a $1 billion deal to use Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, which could add another layer of complexity.
We still don’t know how Apple will respond, but this is shaping up to be an interesting story in the tech world. Google users now have a much easier way to share files with Apple devices, and everyone is watching to see what happens next.
