--- title: "Google \"surprises\" AirDrop! Self-developed technology breaks the transmission barrier between Pixel and iPhone" type: "News" locale: "zh-CN" url: "https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/266837501.md" description: "Google has developed a new technology for its latest Pixel phone that allows file exchange with iPhones via Apple's AirDrop protocol, aiming to undermine the exclusivity of the Apple ecosystem. Google emphasizes that this feature is independently developed and ensures data security. Apple was not involved in the development and has not responded to requests for comment" datetime: "2025-11-21T02:06:02.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/266837501.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/266837501.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/266837501.md) --- > 支持的语言: [English](https://longbridge.com/en/news/266837501.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/266837501.md) # Google "surprises" AirDrop! Self-developed technology breaks the transmission barrier between Pixel and iPhone According to the Zhitong Finance APP, Alphabet Inc.'s Google (GOOGL.US) has announced that it has developed a way for its latest Pixel smartphones to exchange images and other files with iPhones using Apple Inc.'s (AAPL.US) AirDrop protocol, aiming to significantly undermine the exclusivity of its competitor's carefully maintained closed ecosystem. AirDrop has been around for over a decade, built into Apple's software platform, allowing for quick wireless file transfers between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Google also offers a similar feature for the Android system called "Quick Share." In a surprising statement released on Thursday, Google said, "When sharing wonderful moments with family and friends, the device you use should not be a barrier—sharing should be effortless." In response, a Google spokesperson stated that Apple was not involved in the development of this feature. The spokesperson said, "We achieved this functionality through our own research and development." He also added that Google hired a third-party security company, and the entire setup "has undergone a thorough review by our internal privacy and security team." Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dave Clydemaher, Vice President of Platform Security and Privacy at Google, wrote in another blog post, "This feature does not use any workarounds; the connection is direct and peer-to-peer, which means your data will never be routed through a server, shared content will never be logged, and no additional data will be shared." Specifically, to receive files from friends and family on Android phones, iPhone users must set AirDrop to "Everyone for 10 Minutes" to appear on the recipient list. As with regular AirDrop transfers, users can accept or decline incoming requests based on the sender's name displayed on the screen. Currently, this feature requires the recently released Pixel 10 series devices and is still being gradually rolled out. In several early tests, the results of sending images back and forth between the Pixel 10 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were impressive. The Pixel can also send files to nearby Macs. As a privacy protection measure, after each 10-minute limit ends, AirDrop automatically resets to only receive files from "Contacts." Therefore, each time you want to send and receive files with the Pixel 10, be sure to set it to "Everyone for 10 Minutes." Google positions its new solution as another boon for consumers, enabling users to conveniently share media content across operating systems. Google compares it to the rise of RCS (Rich Communication Services), which has made it easier for iPhone and Android users to send and share high-quality photos and videos. Under pressure from regulators, Apple adopted this standard last year In the past, third-party attempts to replicate Apple's iconic iPhone features were not approved by the company. For example, in 2023, an instant messaging app called Beeper attempted to bring iMessage support to Android, but Apple quickly blocked that attempt. Beeper has now been acquired by Automattic Inc., which has also avoided publicly debating the matter again. 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