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Quick Share: Transferring files from Android to iPhone will become easier; Google is bringing a major update to Quick Share..

Shikha Saxena February 07, 2026 04:15 PM

Google is bringing a very useful feature to everyone. The company has confirmed that sending files from Android phones to iPhones (Apple) will now be even easier. Soon, 'Quick Share' and 'AirDrop' will work together, allowing you to send photos or videos directly from most Android phones to iPhones.

Quick Share: What's changing?
Last year, Google introduced a feature that allowed sending files directly from Android phones to iPhones or MacBooks. However, the problem was that it was limited to Google's Pixel 10 phones, preventing other Android users from benefiting. The good news is that this wait is about to end. A senior Google official has stated that by 2026, the company will roll out this feature to other Android phones (such as Samsung, OnePlus, etc.). Google is now working with other companies to ensure that every Android user can easily transfer data to iPhones.

How will this be possible for everyone?
The main reason behind this major change is that Google has now made this technology independent of the Pixel phone's hardware. The company has made Quick Share available as a standalone app on the Play Store, making it a software-based feature. The biggest advantage of this is that it can now be provided to phones of any brand through a simple update. However, currently, this feature is limited to Pixel 10 series models such as the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold.

How does it work?
Google says that this feature directly connects the two devices. The best part is that your files don't go through the internet or any external server (cloud), but are transferred directly from one phone to another. It works exactly like AirDrop on iPhones.

Google has also given assurances regarding security. They had it investigated by a major security company (NetSPI), which confirmed that there is no risk of your information or data being stolen when sending files. It is completely secure and private.

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