For years, sharing files between Android and iPhone has been a hassle.
Photos, videos, and documents often required cloud services, messaging apps, or complicated workarounds.
That changes now.
Google has announced that Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing direct cross-platform file sharing for the first time.
The feature starts with the Pixel 10 series, with more Android phones getting it soon.
Easy Sharing Across Devices
Google created this feature to make file sharing “just work,” no matter what phone you own.
Now, users can send files from Pixel 10 (and eventually more Android devices) to any iPhone using AirDrop, and vice versa.
This makes it simple to:
Share photos at family gatherings without worrying about device type
Transfer videos instantly between Android and iPhone group members
Exchange work documents without third-party apps
Avoid compressing files or losing quality in messaging apps
Secure and Private
Security was a key focus for Google.
The new feature includes:
Strong encryption to protect your data
Independent expert reviews of security measures
Strict control over file transfer permissions
This ensures that sharing files between Android and iPhone remains safe and private.
A Step Toward Better Mobile Compatibility
This update is part of Google’s larger goal to improve interoperability:
RCS messaging is widely supported on Android and coming to iPhones
Unknown tracker alerts work across Android and iOS
Quick Share + AirDrop now bridges one of the last major gaps
Together, these changes make smartphone use smoother and more connected.
Coming Soon to More Devices
The feature currently launches with Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10, but Google plans to expand support to more Android devices.
With this update, sharing files between Android and iPhone finally feels modern — seamless, secure, and universal.
