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Sharing Photos Between Android and iPhone Just Got a Lot Easier

If you’re in a mixed Apple-Android friendship, this news could help you send files between one another.

If you’re a hard-core Apple fan and your friend is an Android user all the way, you know that the two phones don’t always get along. Now, Google is expanding its Quick Share feature on Android to work with Apple’s AirDrop feature. Announced via blog post on Thursday, the new compatibility is rolling out now for the Pixel 10 family of devices.

In its current version, Quick Share only works with AirDrop’s everyone mode. To receive files from Android, iOS users will need to adjust the default setting from «contacts only» to «everyone for 10 minutes.»

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I initially couldn’t get the feature to work using an iPad Pro and a Pixel 10 Pro XL, and neither device appeared when I followed the instructions on the support page.

However, 9to5 Google reported a way to get things moving by updating the Quick Share extension via Google Play. Once the extension has been updated on your Pixel 10, restart your phone and try again. After that, I could share photos between both devices.

From an interoperability standpoint, this is a win for the consumer, though it’s a minor feature in the grand scheme of things. But the more Android plays nice with iOS, the better for everyone. Google’s last significant effort to integrate the two operating systems was its push for Apple to support RCS, Google’s standard for replacing SMS. It was a tough push, but ultimately successful.

Google says that it built the new functionality with security at its core. After conducting its own privacy and security testing, Google collaborated with NetSPI, a leading third-party penetration testing platform, to conduct a comprehensive security assessment. The results found that the interoperability between Quickshare and Airdrop is «notably stronger» than other industry implementations.

Google has plans to improve the experience and expand the number of compatible devices in the future.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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