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Google expands Quick Share to the Pixel 9 lineup, enabling AirDrop-style, internet-free file transfers to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. To receive, either device must enable 'Everyone for 10 Minutes'; transfers are peer-to-peer with device-name verification, and files save to the appropriate apps (Photos for photos, Files for documents).
Google extends AirDrop-style sharing to the Pixel 9 lineup via Quick Share, enabling file and photo transfers with Apple devices (iPhone, Mac, iPad) for Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, while Pixel 9a remains unsupported.
Google has introduced AirDrop-style file sharing between Pixel 10/9 devices and Apple devices via Quick Share. The setup requires updates to Google Play System and Google Play Services and the semi-secret Quick Share Extension; you can send from Pixel to iPhone/Mac by using Quick Share's Send and accepting on the Apple side, or receive from iPhone/Mac by enabling Pixel Receive. The feature works both ways after acceptance. Update: Google extended support to the Pixel 9 series (excluding Pixel 9a) on Feb 17, with more devices to follow.
Google has expanded AirDrop-style compatibility to the Pixel 9 series (except the 9A), allowing Pixel-to-Apple transfers to appear as AirDrop on iPhone, Mac, and iPad while Android uses Quick Share; the receiving Apple device must be discoverable (up to 10 minutes) and the Pixel must be discoverable or in receive mode for transfers.
Google plans to extend AirDrop-style Quick Share to more Android devices in 2026, building on Pixel 10's two‑way interoperability with Apple to simplify cross‑ecosystem file transfers.
Google plans to broaden Quick Share, Android’s AirDrop-style transfer, to additional Android devices beyond Pixel 10 so they can initiate AirDrop sessions with Apple devices this year. Partners haven’t been named yet, but Google says expect announcements soon, and the company is also working to simplify data transfers for users switching from iOS to Android.
Google confirms Quick Share, its AirDrop-style cross‑platform sharing, will expand beyond Pixel devices to a wider range of Android phones (including Samsung and Nothing). Pixel 9/9 Pro will gain support as part of a platform‑level upgrade, not a workaround, enabling easier sharing with iPhones and Macs. A broader, multi‑OEM rollout with security audits is planned in the coming months, with key tech events likely to showcase the expansion.
Google says AirDrop-like file sharing will expand to a broader range of Android devices beyond the Pixel 10 via the Quick Share platform, with announcements expected soon—likely tied to a March Pixel Feature Drop and a broader 2026 ecosystem rollout.
Google is testing AirDrop support for Pixel 9 series on Android through Quick Share, initially available in the latest Canary build, with a full rollout expected in future updates, expanding file sharing capabilities between Pixel and Apple devices.
Google is preparing to expand AirDrop support via Quick Share beyond Pixel 10 series to include Pixel 9 series, as indicated by new system files found in Android Canary builds, though the feature has not yet been activated for Pixel 9 devices.
Google's Quick Share for iPhone will use QR codes for file transfer, but files will be uploaded to Google's servers and stored for 24 hours, requiring an internet connection, which is less convenient than Android-to-Android offline sharing.
Google has announced a series of free upgrades for Android phones, including an AI-powered writing tool for Gboard, an improved emoji keyboard with new browsing and remix features, a redesigned Quick Share for easier file sharing, and new audio sharing capabilities, all aimed at enhancing communication and user experience.
Google is rolling out updates to Android devices, including the widespread availability of Pixel 10's AI-powered writing tools that offer spellcheck and style rephrasing, and a redesigned Quick Share app that functions more like a standalone application with enhanced features. Additionally, new features like browsable Emoji Kitchen stickers and Bluetooth audio sharing with LE Audio devices are being introduced.
A teardown of Google Play Services reveals that Google is still developing Quick Share for iPhones, with evidence of a sign-in requirement and a menu for sharing with iOS devices, indicating ongoing work on cross-platform file sharing features.
One UI 8 introduces useful features for Galaxy users, including swipe controls for the camera, an improved Quick Share UI for sharing files, a redesigned Samsung Internet browser, and easier management of alarms and reminders, enhancing the overall user experience during weekends or any day.