Sending files between Android and iPhone used to require workarounds like email attachments or cloud storage. Apple’s AirDrop remained exclusive to its ecosystem while Android users relied on Quick ...

In late November 2025, Google announced it had made AirDrop compatible with Android, allowing iPhone and Mac users to share files wirelessly with Android phones. Apple was not involved in the ...

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It’s update time. Apple has just publicly rolled out incremental updates across its hardware portfolio. On your Apple device, head over to the Settings app to download the new iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, ...

iOS 26.2 is officially here, packing a bunch of brand new features, including an enhancement to AirDrop called ‘AirDrop codes.’ Here’s how the new feature works. AirDrop has long been a highly popular ...

Qualcomm has said that it’s bringing Pixel 10-style AirDrop support to Snapdragon-powered phones. This means many more Android phones could soon support Quick Share-AirDrop file transfers. The ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. When Google surprised the world last week by giving us AirDrop support on Pixel 10 devices that allowed them ...

Google made several significant announcements this week, including Gemini 3 Pro and the new Generative UI feature, the rollout of Gemini AI to Android Auto, and the launch of Nano Banana Pro, the ...

Highly anticipated: In a move that will surely be appreciated by millions of smartphone users around the world, Google has updated Android's Quick Share file transfer protocol to work with Apple's ...

Back in early 2024, Google sort of merged its AirDrop-like “Nearby Share” with Samsung’s own AirDrop clone “Quick Share.” It gives Android phones the ability to directly share photos, videos, links, ...

Google today announced a new cross-platform feature that allows for file sharing between iPhone and Android users. With AirDrop on the ‌iPhone‌ and QuickShare on Pixel 10 devices, there is a new file ...