Seamless Sharing: Pixel 10 Phones Now Compatible with Apple’s AirDrop

Google Introduces Android Quick Share for Pixel 10 Series Phones to Transfer Files with Apple’s AirDrop

In a surprising move, Google has announced that users of the Pixel 10 series phones will now be able to utilize Android Quick Share to seamlessly transfer files and photos with Apple’s AirDrop feature. This development signifies a significant step towards enhanced compatibility between the two tech giants.

The integration of this feature is currently exclusive to Pixel 10 series phones, but Google has hinted at plans to extend this functionality to other devices in the future.

Google has shared insights into the privacy and security measures taken to implement this feature in a recent technical blog post. According to Alex Moriconi from Google, the implementation was thoroughly vetted by internal privacy and security teams, as well as a third-party security firm.

Functionally, the process mirrors the existing Quick Share functionality. Apple devices receiving files via AirDrop must set their visibility preferences to “anyone for 10 minutes” to enable transfers from non-contacts. Subsequently, Pixel 10 users can easily share files with Apple devices using Quick Share.

Google has also highlighted that Android devices can receive files from Apple devices using AirDrop by adjusting their Quick Share visibility settings to “everyone for 10 minutes” or selecting “receive” mode on the Quick Share page.

The extent of Apple’s involvement in this collaboration remains unclear, as the tech giant has not issued any official statements on the matter. It raises questions about potential security implications and whether Apple will address this new feature with a software update.

Efforts to reach out to Apple for further clarification are underway, and any updates will be reflected in this article.

Update, November 20, 2025, 1:27PM ET: A statement from Google has been included.