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Google Quick Share Adds AirDrop Compatibility with Rust-Hardened Security

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Google has updated its Quick Share service to support AirDrop, enabling cross-platform file sharing between Android (initially Pixel 10) and Apple devices. The feature uses Rust for memory-safe security, and an independent audit by NetSPI confirmed the system's robustness. Google also introduced measures to combat financial fraud in India, including alerts for sideloaded apps and screen-sharing scams. Additionally, Google is developing Enhanced Phone Number Verification (ePNV) to replace SMS OTP flows with SIM-based verification. The AirDrop compatibility is currently limited to Pixel 10 devices and requires temporary adjustments to visibility settings on both Android and Apple devices. Google claims the implementation is secure and does not introduce vulnerabilities into the broader protocol ecosystem.

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  1. 23.11.2025 17:32 1 articles · 23h ago

    Independent Audit Confirms Quick Share AirDrop Interoperability Security

    An independent audit by NetSPI confirmed the robustness of the Quick Share and AirDrop interoperability system, ensuring no data leakages. The implementation uses AirDrop's "Everyone for 10 minutes" mode for direct, device-to-device connections. Google plans to enable a "Contacts Only" mode in future releases with Apple's collaboration.

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  2. 21.11.2025 15:00 2 articles · 3d ago

    Google Quick Share Adds AirDrop Compatibility with Rust-Hardened Security

    Google has updated Quick Share to support AirDrop, enabling cross-platform file sharing between Pixel 10 and Apple devices. The feature uses Rust for memory-safe security, and an independent audit by NetSPI confirmed the system's robustness. Google also introduced measures to combat financial fraud in India, including alerts for sideloaded apps and screen-sharing scams. Additionally, Google is developing Enhanced Phone Number Verification (ePNV) to replace SMS OTP flows with SIM-based verification.

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