The latest inside story mentions Google was working on its renowned Quick Share file transfer technology targeted for iPhones and macOS. The much-revered Android feature is not available for iOS but has become really popular with the Android fan base.
The lowdown from the source is straightforward. Quite an interesting finding with APK teardown. A significant string in the code read, "To share files end-to-end encrypted with an iPhone and other devices, first sign in"- points to Quick Share indeed supporting iPhone.
What The Source Says
What the source says as it's to be found shared in the Nearby Connections API: "for iOS and macOS, the device name is already localized and works well for Quick Share..." This means that Google earmarked iOS and Mac, which they would have to add as features to be considered in the arena of Android.
Why Would It Matter?
Cross-platform convenience: Sharing files between Android and iPhone or Mac still today necessitates at least one third-party app or some cloud-dependent method. If Quick Share comes onto iOS, sharing will soon become hassle-free, fast, and network-free.
Next historical step: In fact, Google has already integrated Quick Share for Windows, so it is a matter of launching it on the extended shores of Apple.
What Barriers by Google?
App Store restrictions: Its independent Quick Share application has to follow difficult rules to get it into Apple's App Store, which limits permissions, privacy, and sandboxing.
iOS, As Most users of Apple are quite reluctant to download other apps, as they have been used to AirDrop, a habit very difficult to change.
It is, as of now, yet to be officially declared, not until then, but the odds of facing barricades upon entering Apple's ecosystem are endless. Users believe it could turn 'the game'inton an effective cross-platform sharing solution, thus in the switch-or-go movement.
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