Google may bring its file sharing client to Apple devices so you can transfer files to and from iPhones and MacBooks.


- Google may be developing
Quick Share app for ioS and macOS.
- A code comment from a Google engineer suggests possible development.
- Quick Share allows file
transfers between Androiddevices and is popular among users.
- Google previously released Quick Share for Windows to Compete with alternatives. Mass adoption remains a challenge for Quick Share on Apple's platforms.

 Google is potentially developing a Quick Share app for Apple devices running iOS and macOS, although there is no direct evidence yet. A code comment from a Google engineer in the Nearby library, which supports Quick Share, suggests that such an app might be in the works. Quick Share, introduced in 2020, allows users to transfer files quickly between Android devices and is preinstalled on most Android phones and Chromebooks.

 Currently, Quick Share is not available on iOS, necessitating alternative solutions for file sharing with iPhone users. The code fix referenced by the Google engineer indicates improvements for iOS and macOS compatibility, hinting at the possibility of a future client for these platforms. However, it's unclear whether Google is actively pursuing this development or merely addressing existing bugs in the Nearby library.

 If Google does decide to release Quick Share for iOS and macOS, it faces challenges with mass adoption. The company would need to either create a standalone app or integrate the feature into existing applications. However, without a counterpart to Google Play Services on Apple platforms, it may struggle to promote the feature effectively. Currently, this remains speculative as Google has not confirmed any plans regarding Quick Share for Apple devices. In the meantime, users can utilize the open-source NearDrop app for transferring files between Android and macOS.