By Ben Schoon
Publication Date: 2025-11-23 17:00:00
Apple has had iPhone owners trapped within its walled garden for years, with many genuinely not knowing what lies beyond that ecosystem. But Google has been working over the past few years to poke some holes in that wall, and its latest move in bringing AirDrop compatibility to Android Quick Share is just another reminder of how things are getting better. But… is anyone actually switching?
For a long, long time, doing anything between an Android phone and an iPhone was a pain, especially when it came to sharing any sort of file. Pictures and videos were constantly crushed by SMS between the two devices, and matters were made worse with group chats. That’s why RCS was such a huge deal. When Apple finally adopted the standard, it immediately made chatting between Android and iPhone markedly better. Even though Apple still chooses to use that dreaded “green bubble” for RCS, the experience has improved dramatically, both in terms of media quality and group…
