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Google starts bringing AirDrop Quick Share support to older Pixels
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Google has been expanding cross-platform Quick Share/AirDrop support on Pixel devices, initially available on Pixel 10 and later models, now reportedly extending to Pixel 7, Pixel 8, and Pixel Tablet users.
- This update aims to improve compatibility between Android and iOS devices, addressing long-standing ecosystem lock-in and device incompatibility issues.
- Some users have started receiving notifications about the new support, though functionality may not yet be fully operational, possibly due to phased rollout or pending software updates.
- Google has been contacted for clarification on the full scope of this expansion and which Pixel models will ultimately receive the feature.
- The rollout reflects ongoing efforts to foster better interoperability between Android and iOS platforms through shared file transfer capabilities.
