Cross-platform file sharing has always been a headache. Android users couldn’t AirDrop anything to iPhone users, and iPhone users couldn’t send high-quality photos to Android without compression ruining everything. That gap finally ends. Google’s Quick Share is now rolling out with support for iPhones — starting with Pixel 10. This is one of the biggest upgrades in device-to-device sharing in years, and it finally puts an end to the old “Send it on WhatsApp?” struggle.
Quick Share is the Google version of AirDrop for Android phones. Until now, it has only been compatible with Android devices. Apple’s AirDrop only worked between iPhones and Macs. Together, the feature launches first on Pixel 10 phones, with more Android devices getting it later.
What Can You Do Now?
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Send photos at family events without asking, “What phone do you have?”
- Share videos instantly between different phone types.
- Transfer work documents without emailing them to yourself.
- Keep full quality instead of the compressed mess that the messaging app creates.
- No app download. No internet connection required. It just works.
Is Quick Share Safe?
Yes, Google says the Quick Share feature uses strong encryption. Security experts reviewed it before launch. You control who can send you files.
Your photos and documents stay protected during transfer.
Why This Took So Long?
Tech companies like to keep users stuck in their ecosystems. If switching phones means losing convenient features, you are less likely to switch.
But people got tired of it. Studies show that over 70% of users struggle with cross-platform file sharing. Google and Apple finally listened.
This is not Google’s first attempt at Android–iPhone compatibility:
- RCS messaging works on both platforms now, making text better than old SMS.
- Unknown tracker alerts work across Android and iOS for safety.
- Quick Share, an AirDrop integration, fills the last big gap.
- About 1.5 billion Android phones and 1.3 billion iPhones are active worldwide. These updates affect almost 3 billion people.
Which Phones Get Quick Share?
- Pixel 10
- Pixel 10 Pro
More Android phones will get it soon. Google hasn’t said exactly when or which models. Check for updates if you have a different Android device.
How Does It Work?
The phones connect directly to each other. No router, no cell towers, no internet. That’s why it’s fast.
Pick your files, select the nearby device, confirm, and you are done. Transfer speed beats uploading and downloading through cloud services.
Own a Pixel 10? Update your phone and the iPhone you are sharing with. Then use Quick Share like normal. The iPhone will show an option. That’s it.
What Do People Think?
Early reactions are positive. People are relieved more than excited. This should have existed years ago.
The most common response that we have seen is people saying, “Now. Finally, it’s done.”
Conclusion
For years, Android and iPhone users lived in two different worlds when it came to file sharing. Quick Share finally fixes that. It’s fast, secure, offline, and effortless — exactly how it should have been from the beginning. Whether you’re sending vacation photos, presentations, or memes, it now works the same everywhere. Users finally win, and the walls between ecosystems are finally starting to fall.
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