The walled garden between Android and iOS is officially crumbling. Following in the footsteps of tech giants like Google and Samsung, Xiaomi has become the latest Android brand to bridge the cross-platform gap, introducing effortless file sharing with iPhones via its Quick Share system.

The breakthrough comes packed inside Xiaomi’s brand-new HyperOS 3 update (built on Android 16). The company confirmed the feature via its official HyperOS account on X, debuting it on their latest flagship, the Xiaomi 17T Pro.

⚡ Seamless Cross-Platform Sharing Is Finally Here

Historically, sending high-quality photos or videos between an Android phone and an iPhone required clunky third-party apps, cloud links, or messaging apps that compressed the quality.

A 15-second demonstration video released by Xiaomi showcases how a photo transfers instantly from the Xiaomi 17T Pro to an iPhone in just a couple of seconds, operating with the same speed and fluidity as Apple’s native AirDrop.

📱 Which Devices Have This Feature?

While Apple previously kept this ecosystem exclusive, major Android manufacturers have spent the last year rolling out compatible Quick Share updates to match iOS protocols.

🔮 What’s Next for Older Xiaomi Users?

Currently, the feature is exclusive to the newly launched Xiaomi 17T Pro. While the company has not yet announced a definitive timeline for when older smartphone models will receive the HyperOS 3 update, industry experts expect a broader rollout to legacy flagship devices in the coming months.