- Google has announced an update for Quick Share, offering compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop.
- This will allow Pixel 10 device owners to now seamlessly share and receive files from Apple devices via AirDrop.
- This seems to be an entirely Google effort as Apple has not come out and made any announcement on the same.
In a surprising turn of events, Google has successfully made Quick Share compatible with Apple’s AirDrop, breaking through the walled garden and allowing users to transfer files and share photos across devices seamlessly. This functionality is coming first to the Pixel 10 devices, finally bridging a big gap between Android and iPhones.
This news comes directly from Google. The company announced the compatibility between Quick Share and AirDrop in an official blog post . This will bridge a major gap between the two operating systems, allowing users to send files from Android to Mac or iPhone without third-party apps.
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How Will Apple Respond to Google Invading Its Walled Garden?
However, what’s interesting is that Apple has been completely silent about this announcement. It would only seem logical that if the two companies are collaborating on such a feature, even Apple would have something to say about it, like they did for RCS messaging on iPhone and an unknown tracker alerts .
This silence only suggests that it could entirely be a Google effort, and the company might have reverse-engineered AirDrop’s technology to make this possible . AirDrop’s effortless file transferring across Apple devices has been a big push for many to switch to an iPhone.
So if Apple is not part of this collaboration, it is reasonable to assume they want to block this new Quick Share feature . At the same time, this could also get Apple in trouble with the regulators, not to mention the public backlash. This announcement comes just days after Apple’s $1 billion deal to use Google’s Gemini for its next-gen AI Siri, so it could have implications on that deal as well.
We still don’t have a word from Apple, but this will be an interesting turn of events in tech to follow, and we will keep you updated about it.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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- Apple is planning to introduce ads in Apple Maps sometime in 2026.
- The company will allow businesses to pay and promote their establishment on the app.
- This is said to be the first step in a larger effort to show more ads in Apple apps on iOS.
Apple will start showing ads in the Apple Maps app starting as early as next year, according to a Bloomberg report from industry expert Mark Gurman. This will be the first step towards adding ads in iOS. Yes, ADS in iOS.
How Apple Maps will Show Ads to its Users?
Apple is essentially taking an approach similar to Google Maps to introduce advertising on its app. It will allow restaurants, small businesses, and other brick-and-mortar stores to pay to appear prominently on Apple Maps and show up frequently in search results, according to Gurman’s report .
This is part of a larger effort to introduce ads in iOS , especially in Apple’s own services on its devices. However, the company could use a better interface to show more relevant ads with the help of AI. Apple already lets developers pay to target certain keywords and advertise their apps on the App Store. So this only seems like an extension of the same.
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The big concern here is user backlash . Android phone makers already receive criticism for introducing ads in their UI. But their justification lies in the fact that they are selling devices at a fraction of the price of a new iPhone 17. On the other hand, Apple asks for a hefty premium for its phones, so a UI with ads might not sit well with consumers .
Gurman did not mention when we can expect ads to show up on Apple Maps, but he suspects that it could be sometime in the spring of 2026 . The company has just increased the price of its Apple TV subscription , and it seems like it is trying to find more ways to add revenue.
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