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The EU made Apple adopt new Wi-Fi standards, and now Android can support AirDrop

15 days ago
  • #AirDrop
  • #Quick Share
  • #RCS
  • Apple added RCS texting support last year, improving iPhone-Android messaging.
  • Google updated Quick Share to support Apple's AirDrop for file sharing between Android and Apple devices.
  • Feature initially available only on Pixel 10 series; Google aims to expand to more Android devices.
  • Quick Share doesn't work with AirDrop's default 'contacts only' mode; Google hopes for future collaboration.
  • Files shared via Quick Share transfer directly between devices, bypassing company servers.
  • Google highlights Quick Share's security, crediting Rust programming language for memory safety.