Apart from shareIn addition to the Pixel devices ushering in a new era of AI Agents and the key role played by the Taiwan team, Erik Kay, VP of Android Engineering, explained in an earlier interview at Google's Banqiao office in Taiwan that Google is using its Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share) technology to enable file sharing and exchange between Android and iOS platforms, and also stated that it will actively...Collaboration with third-party brands such as SamsungThe goal is to establish a unified and robust cross-platform transmission standard.
Currently, the ability to transfer files with iPhone via "AirDrop" using Quick Share technology is only available on the Pixel 10 series. However, Google has later revealed that it will cooperate with Samsung to introduce this technology, so it is expected that this user experience will also be added to the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.
Erik Kay's explanation revealed that they have partnered with more OEM brands and expect more Android phones to add this feature in the future, enabling file transfer with Apple devices such as iPhones, Macs, and iPads via Quick Share technology.
Breaking down barriers, seamless file transfer between Android and iOS
Previously explained how Quick Share technology enables cross-platform compatibility with Apple devices.Perform the "AirDrop" functionIn the interview, Erik Kay stated that Google engineers were able to successfully implement this cross-platform transfer function because they were familiar with both Android and iOS platforms.
However, according to previous Google explanations, there are actually some usage limitations, such as:
• Pixel to iPhone:The receiving Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) needs to have AirDrop set to "Open to all for 10 minutes" so that Pixel users can see the Apple device in the Quick Share interface and successfully send files.
• iPhone transmits to Pixel:Pixel devices need to have Quick Share set to "Open to all for 10 minutes" or enter receive mode to receive files transferred via AirDrop.
Qualcomm plans to enable this feature in more Snapdragon processor-equipped devices.
After Google explained how it uses Quick Share technology to achieve AirDrop compatibility, Qualcomm also...AnnounceThis will enable more devices equipped with Snapdragon processors to support this feature, meaning that phones from brands such as Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO will soon be able to join the "AirDrop" lineup.
