The mobile world just witnessed a plot twist worthy of a sci-fi movie. Google dropped a shocker: Pixel 10 devices can now use AirDrop through Quick Share. Yes—Android can now send files to an iPhone as if they’ve been friends all along. Reality glitch? Maybe.
But it gets even crazier.
For now, the feature is Pixel 10-exclusive. Google says more devices will get it, while Apple… remains silent. Suspiciously silent.
Here’s how the magic (or chaos?) works:
— Set your iPhone’s AirDrop to “everyone for 10 minutes.”
— Your Pixel suddenly spots the iPhone like it’s a regular Quick Share target.
— Hit “send,” and BOOM—years of ecosystem rivalry collapse instantly.
Even wilder: Android can now receive files from AirDrop-enabled iPhones too. Just switch Quick Share to “everyone for 10 minutes” or enable receiving mode.
The big mystery:
Did Apple help with this? Or did Google find some loophole and squeeze through the back door?
If Apple didn’t approve, expect a future iOS update titled something like:
“AirDrop now only works during full moon hours with Apple-Certified Energy Crystals.”
Nothing would be surprising at this point.
For now, one thing is clear:
The Android–iPhone border is cracked open, and the cross-platform chaos era has officially begun.