Android Quick Share Support for AirDrop: A Secure Approach to Cross-Platform File Sharing
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP, Platforms Security & Privacy, Google Technology should bring people closer together, not create walls.
Posted by Dave Kleidermacher, VP, Platforms Security & Privacy, Google Technology should bring people closer together, not create walls. That’s why Android has been building experiences that help you stay connected across platforms. As part of our efforts to continue to make cross-platform communication more seamless for users, we've made Quick Share interoperable with AirDrop, allowing for two-way file sharing between Android and iOS devices, starting with the Pixel 10 Family. This new feature makes it possible to quickly share your photos, videos, and files with people you choose to communicate with, without worrying about the kind of phone they use.
This includes: Threat Modeling: We identify and address potential security risks before they can become a problem.
Secure by Design We built Quick Share’s interoperability support for AirDrop with the same rigorous security standards that we apply to all Google products. Internal Security Design and Privacy Reviews: Our dedicated security and privacy teams thoroughly review the design to ensure it meets our high standards. This Secure by Design philosophy ensures that all of our products are not just functional
What changed
Our approach to security is proactive and deeply integrated into every stage of the development process.
Why this matters
This includes: Threat Modeling: We identify and address potential security risks before they can become a problem.
How organizations are responding
Secure by Design We built Quick Share’s interoperability support for AirDrop with the same rigorous security standards that we apply to all Google products.
Internal Security Design and Privacy Reviews: Our dedicated security and privacy teams thoroughly review the design to ensure it meets our high standards.
This Secure by Design philosophy ensures that all of our products are not just functional
What to watch next
Watch for additional exploitation reporting, newly published indicators, and changes to vendor guidance.
What remains unknown
The available reporting does not establish whether the issue is being actively exploited in the wild.
The available reporting does not establish who is behind the activity, if an attacker is involved.