Link: Google cracked Apple’s AirDrop and is adding it to Pixel phones

Google has introduced a feature that enables Pixel 10 devices to use AirDrop with Apple products without Apple's cooperation. This functionality is currently exclusive to the Pixel 10 series but may expand to other devices later.

The interaction allows Pixel and Apple device owners to send files to each other if their devices are set to be discoverable. Google implemented this feature using a direct peer-to-peer connection, ensuring privacy and security.

Google conducted its development independently, reinforcing the feature's security with internal and third-party assessments. Claims of security are supported by an independent review from NetSPI.

This development marks a significant step towards interoperability between Android and iOS systems. The feature could potentially challenge Apple's exclusivity with features like AirDrop.

Google anticipates that this move might encourage future collaborations on interoperability issues, though Apple has not yet commented on this development. The approach could lower barriers between the two operating systems' ecosystems.

While the feature sparks potential for broader Android integration, it is, for now, limited to Google's latest smartphones. This innovation underscores a shift towards more open cross-platform interactions. #

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