Android & iPhone Users Can Now Transfer Files Among Themselves, Without Internet

For years, one of the biggest frustrations among smartphone users has been the inability to share files smoothly between Android and iPhone devices. Videos, photos, documents — transferring them required cloud uploads, messaging apps, or clunky workarounds. That changes today.

Google has announced a breakthrough: Quick Share now works with Apple’s AirDrop, enabling direct cross-platform file sharing for the first time. The rollout begins with the Pixel 10 family, with more Android phones set to receive it soon.

A Simple Way to Share — No Matter the Device

Google says it built this feature in response to one of the most common consumer requests: sharing should “just work,” regardless of the phone you own.

Users can now send files from Pixel 10 (and later, more Android devices) to any iPhone using AirDrop — and vice-versa — with the same ease as sharing within a single ecosystem.

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This means you can finally:

• Share photos at family gatherings without worrying about device types
• Transfer videos between Android and iPhone group members instantly
• Exchange documents at work without relying on third-party apps
• Avoid compressing files or losing quality in messaging apps

Built With Strong Security Protections

Google emphasises that this feature was created with security at its core. According to the announcement:

• Data is protected with strong encryption measures
• Independent security experts reviewed the safeguards
• The feature ensures file transfer permissions remain strictly controlled

This ensures that cross-platform sharing remains safe and private.

A Step Toward Better Interoperability

This integration follows Google’s broader push for compatibility across mobile ecosystems:

• RCS messaging is now widely supported on Android and incoming to iPhones
• Unknown tracker alerts work across Android and iOS
• Now, Quick Share + AirDrop bridges one of the last major gaps

Together, these updates signal a shift toward a more connected and user-friendly smartphone experience.

Coming Soon to More Android Devices

While the feature debuts with the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10, Google has confirmed it will expand support to more Android devices in future updates.

With this move, Android and iPhone sharing finally feels like it’s entering the modern era — frictionless, secure, and universal.