Google has introduced a new upgrade that lets Pixel 10 users send and receive files directly with iPhones using Apple’s AirDrop, powered by a secure peer-to-peer link.
Sharing files between Android and iPhone has always been messy. While Apple users enjoy AirDrop and Android users rely on Quick Share, cross-platform transfers traditionally meant sending compressed WhatsApp photos, emailing files to yourself, or relying on cloud links.
Google says it has heard this frustration from users repeatedly: sharing should just work, regardless of what device you own. And now, for the first time, it finally does, at least on the Pixel 10 family.
How the New Feature Works
Since its rollout a few days ago, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Fold can communicate directly with Apple’s AirDrop.
When nearby, iPhones and Pixel devices recognize each other, letting users send photos, videos, documents, and more with the same simplicity they’re used to within their own ecosystems.
Transfers rely on a direct, secure peer-to-peer connection. This keeps sharing fast, private, and reliable, even without mobile data or Wi-Fi.
Google emphasizes that this feature was designed with security as a top priority. The cross-platform sharing system uses strong protections tested by independent security experts, ensuring that your files stay encrypted and safe throughout the transfer.
For now, the feature is exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup, but Google says this is only the beginning. The company plans to expand AirDrop interoperability to more Android devices soon, making sharing accessible far beyond Pixel owners.
A demo on the Pixel 10 Pro shows that the experience is just as smooth and intuitive as native AirDrop, and Pixel users can try it out immediately.
