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Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by amelius » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:24 PM UTC

At this point I don't even want to share files with Apple users.

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by Marsymars » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:24 PM UTC

iknowstuff wrote: post #134

1-more wrote: post #118

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is. The other OSes have different names.

Only so they could pretend that iPhones and iPadas are separate platforms under DMA

I generally agree that iOS/iPadOS aren't two different operating systems, but "iPadOS" predates the DMA.

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by amelius » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:24 PM UTC

rescbr wrote: post #128

somanyphotons wrote: post #26

Am I right to assume that they simply implemented AirDrop without discussing with Apple?

I remember reading somewhere Apple had/has to make AirDrop interoperable due to EU's DMA.

How long until Apple disables it outside of the EU?

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by [deleted] » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:25 PM UTC

bigyabai wrote: post #50

hhh wrote: post #34

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Like what?

Bluetooth LDAC would be cool.

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Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by wiseowise » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:31 PM UTC

layer8 wrote: post #146

This is based on Wi-Fi Aware: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Alliance#Wi-Fi_Aware Some background: https://www.ditto.com/blog/cross-platform-p2p-wi-fi-how-the-... On the Apple side, this was prompted by the EU Digital Markets Act: https://digital-markets-act.ec.europa.eu/questions-and-answe...

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Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by wiseowise » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:32 PM UTC

reactormonk wrote: post #33

Shoutout to https://localsend.org/ - it can even open a local webserver if needed.

Not the same.

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by Marsymars » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:33 PM UTC

prmoustache wrote: post #19

Aren't most people just sending files over whatsapp/signal/whatever instant messaging apps they use?

Besides what others have mentioned, it's also nice for moving files between your own devices - I use AirDrop all the time for transferring files between my iPad and Mac.

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by lloydatkinson » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:33 PM UTC

In some ways we’re gone backwards. Sharing MP3 via Bluetooth on non-smart phones in 2007 was a common event when I was at school, that and burning CDs.

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by wiseowise » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:34 PM UTC

tencentshill wrote: post #152

rescbr wrote: post #128

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I remember reading somewhere Apple had/has to make AirDrop interoperable due to EU's DMA.

So is Airdrop now less secure or private? I don't trust any standard Google had their hands in.

First time I hear about Google tech being insecure or not private. Sure they siphon all the info THEMSELVES, but never have I heard about them implementing insecure protocols.

Re: Android and iPhone users can now share files, starting with the Pixel 10

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Post by wiseowise » Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 7:36 PM UTC

GeekyBear wrote: post #100

do_not_redeem wrote: post #38

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Reading between the lines, it seems like Google is playing a bit of chess here. Reminds me of the Beeper Mini stunt, except this time by a trillion-dollar company they can't just sweep under the rug. > we welcome the opportunity to work with Apple to enable “Contacts Only” mode in the future. > I applaud the effort to open more secure information sharing between platforms and encourage Google and Apple to work togeth…

I am reminded of Microsoft implementing a YouTube app for Windows Phone, and Google repeatedly blocking it.

Because Google is an underdog here. In your memory Google is Microsoft and Apple is Google.