Google Enables Pixel 10 to Share Files Directly with iPhones via AirDrop Feature

Google has officially announced that Pixel 10 smartphones can now send files directly to iPhones using Apple’s beloved AirDrop feature. This new functionality eliminates the need for any additional applications or downloads, offering seamless and secure file sharing with any Apple device that supports AirDrop.

Google clarified that this new interoperability is not based on any workaround or third-party software. Instead, the data transfer happens through a direct, peer-to-peer connection between the devices. Because the files are shared directly, they do not pass through Google’s servers nor are any logs kept, ensuring privacy and security.

Currently, file sharing works only when the iPhone is set to “Everyone for 10 minutes” mode, marking an initial step toward effortless cross-platform sharing between Android and iOS. Google expresses openness to expanding this feature in the future and hopes to collaborate officially with Apple to improve the user experience.

A rumored feature earlier this year hinted at some level of AirDrop compatibility, but Google’s current direct implementation surprised many. Support begins with the Pixel 10 series — including Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold — indicating potential expansion to additional devices down the line. On the Apple side, this works with any device equipped with AirDrop capability.

Apple’s traditionally closed ecosystem, often called a “walled garden,” faces mounting pressure as Google blazes new trails to bridge gaps between platforms. This move benefits users eager for easier file sharing between their Android and iOS devices, reducing friction and expanding device compatibility.