AirDrop support for Pixel 10 likely exists because of the EU ruling
15 days ago
- #Apple
- #EU Regulations
- Google introduced cross-platform AirDrop support for Pixel 10, enabling file sharing with iPhones.
- This move may be linked to EU regulations (DMA) that forced Apple to adopt interoperable wireless standards.
- Apple was required to support Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi Aware standard, replacing its proprietary protocol.
- Pixel 10 users now have native AirDrop-like functionality via Quick Share, thanks to DMA compliance.
- Apple still opposes the DMA and may push for its revocation, making this feature's future uncertain.