Google has recently unveiled interoperability between its Quick Share feature in Android and Apple’s AirDrop technology. However, this initial integration is restricted to the Google Pixel 10 product line. While Google has historically expanded exclusive Pixel features to the broader Android ecosystem, the company has not yet confirmed plans for a wider rollout of this AirDrop compatibility.
In response to this announcement, Nothing, the consumer technology company, has expressed its intention to integrate this AirDrop compatibility into its smartphone offerings. Carl Pei, Founder and CEO of Nothing, has indicated that the company is actively investigating methods to implement this functionality. Further details regarding the implementation timeline and technical specifications are currently unavailable, though updates are anticipated in the near future.
AirDrop is now compatible with Android! This is the kind of progress we need to see.
We’re already exploring how to bring this to Nothing phones as soon as we can. pic.twitter.com/dg9llVPA2I
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) November 20, 2025
The functionality, as currently implemented by Google, offers a streamlined user experience. Sharing content between Android and Apple devices is facilitated through Quick Share and AirDrop, respectively, without requiring any additional user configuration or intermediary steps. This seamless integration allows for straightforward cross-platform file transfers.
