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February 18, 2026

Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too

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Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too

TL;DR

  • Pixel 9 phones can now send and receive files with Apple devices (iPhones, Macs, iPads) similar to AirDrop.
  • Files sent from a Pixel to an Apple device will appear as AirDrop transfers.
  • Both the Pixel and the receiving Apple device need to be discoverable for the transfer to work.
  • The Pixel 9A model is excluded from this AirDrop support.
  • Google is considering expanding this feature to more Android devices in the future.

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