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The news that the Google Pixel 10 was receiving support for Apple’s AirDrop function was reported a few days back. This backup will allow for a seamless sharing of files between Android and iOS. The rest of the Android group will receive the AirDrop backup very soon.
According to the tech giant, Qualcomm, smartphones powered by the Snapdragon processor will get the feature in the near future, and Nothing is already planning to get it to its devices.
Android AirDrop
It wasn’t stated what specific chipsets would come with the AirDrop, whether it would be flagship processors like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or mid-range and lower-end chips like the Snapdragon 7 series. The only clear fact is that more Android devices, and not just the Pixel 10, will get the feature very soon.
Can’t wait for people to use this once enabled on Snapdragon in the near future. https://t.co/IUvT23p5pq — Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) November 21, 2025
The availability of the feature for Qualcomm-powered phones isn’t known yet. How far back will the support go? Will it also include older devices, or is it limited to newer models running on Qualcomm processors? It’s not clear if Qualcomm is working with Google on this feature.
According to Google’s announcement last week, the AirDrop support will first be available on the Pixel 10 and will be expanded to more Android devices later on. This means the feature might also get to older Pixel devices.
Similar to Android OS updates, the AirDrop support will likely roll out to devices on a manufacturer-by-manufacturer basis. Nothing CEO Carl Pei revealed during the Airdrop announcement last week that they were already looking for ways to bring the feature to Nothing phones as soon as they could.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
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The 2025 annual operating system update for Android has come and gone. With the stable rollout of Android 16 QPR2 and the December 2025 security patch, Google is moving to more frequent, minor launches.
Android 16 QPR2 launches many features and is rolling out to many devices including the Pixel 6 through Pixel 10 series, as well as the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet.
New control and accessibility features
The update improves user control and accessibility. There are newly added lock screen widgets that are accessible by swiping left for a new feed. The widgets can be seen by anyone but require authentication as a security boundary for opening any of the apps.
The new update also includes a minor tweak to the default clock display. When you tap the two-line clock on the lock screen, it becomes visually thicker and provides subtle haptic feedback.
Expanded dark theme icons
Another focus of the Android 16 QPR2 is aesthetic consistency and customisation. The update launches an Expanded Dark Theme option that allows the system to automatically apply a dark theme to most apps that do not natively support it. For dark mode lovers, Google definitely had you in mind when launching this feature for a more consistent visual experience.
Android also automatically generates themed icons for every app. It makes all your apps look aligned without having any look out of place. That’s not all for aesthetics. Notification History and Security & Privacy in Settings app now display Material 3 Expressive elements, including updated card shapes and bolder visuals that modernise the overall look.
Productivity and security features
There is a new notification organiser that automatically groups lower-priority alerts, like “Promotions” and “Social Alerts,” at the bottom of the notification shade to minimize digital clutter. For accessibility, the Live Caption toggle is now at the bottom of the volume slider so you can easily access it without opening the full menu sheet.
Parental controls is now a section of its own and no longer a part of Digital Wellbeing. Parents can manage screen time limits and schedules for their children better with a tap less of the process. The new “Enhanced HDR brightness” setting under Display allows you to fine-tune the visibility of high-dynamic-range content with an Intensity slider.
Security is not left out. The newly added Secure Lock Device state locks your device when triggered remotely, maybe via Find My Device. It requires the primary PIN or password to unlock. It also temporarily disables biometric unlock and hides quick options and notifications from the lock screen.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
