Google has announced a major breakthrough in cross-platform file sharing, confirming that Android and iPhone users can now transfer files to one another using an upgraded version of Quick Share, starting with the Pixel 10 family.
The update, rolled out globally on Thursday, marks one of Google’s most significant steps toward bridging the long-standing compatibility gap between mobile ecosystems.
The announcement, shared by both Google and Android’s official channels, outlines a feature that enables Quick Share on Android to work directly with Apple’s AirDrop, offering effortless, secure transfers between devices, a capability users have requested for years.
According to the official Google blog post seen by Okay News, the company said sharing moments should not depend on the type of phone a person owns. Instead, it should “just work.”
“When it comes to sharing moments between family and friends, what device you have should not matter. Sharing should just work. But we have heard from many people that they want a simpler way to share files between devices,” the post reads.
Google’s new feature makes file transfers easier for people using Android phones and iPhones, with the update now rolling out across the Pixel 10 lineup.
“We built this with security at its core, protecting your data with strong safeguards that were tested by independent security experts. It is just one more way we are bringing better compatibility that people are asking for between operating systems,” Google added.
The upgrade follows Google’s recent pushes to improve cross-device communication, including improvements to RCS messaging and tools tackling unknown tracker alerts.
The company also confirmed plans to expand the capability to more Android devices in the coming months. A demonstration of the feature using the Pixel 10 Pro was included in Google’s technical documentation.
Google said it is committed to ensuring that secure file transfers remain simple and reliable as users move between operating systems globally.
