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iOS 27 arrives Sept. 14 with a heavy focus on Apple Intelligence and a revamped Siri AI (beta at launch), promising faster app launches and photo loading, a refined Liquid Glass interface, and features like AirPods Custom EQ, GymKit workout integration, cross‑platform iCloud Shared Albums, smarter 5G/Wi‑Fi handoff, and FaceTime Dual Capture, while older devices remain supported albeit with varying feature depth.
Hunter Biden announced the LAPTOP memecoin, set to launch on Base Layer 2 with a 1 billion supply. 20% will be airdropped (including 2% to TRUMP memecoin losers and 8% to Where's Hunter? subscribers); 10% unlocks at the token generation event via the Phoenix Veritas Foundation, another 10% later at their discretion. 30% is linked to 30 real-world predictions that burn tokens if events occur and donate otherwise, plus 50 million tokens earmarked for charity no matter what. Founders get 30% with six-month lock-up and 24-month vesting; 10% liquidity; 5% foundation treasury. Biden says LAPTOP symbolizes resilience against foes and media, contrasting with Trump’s token. The piece also recalls the laptop controversy and related legal actions.
Google appears to be phasing in AirDrop-style transfers via Quick Share to older Pixel phones, with Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 users seeing notices that the feature is available. Early reports are mixed and some devices don’t activate the feature yet, suggesting a broader rollout may be forthcoming. A Pixel Tablet notification hints broader device support as well, though Google has not officially announced the update.
Google appears to be expanding cross-platform AirDrop/Quick Share support to older Pixel devices, with Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 users reportedly receiving alerts about the feature; rollout seems phased and Google has not yet published full device-by-device compatibility details.
iOS 27 focuses on performance with faster app launches (up to 30%), a revised CPU scheduler that keeps older iPhones fast, better Wi‑Fi-to-cellular handoffs, a rebuilt search/indexing foundation, up to 70% faster photo loads, automatic retry of failed iMessages, faster Camera launches in Low Power Mode, quicker keyboard loading, more accurate Mail badges, improved Bluetooth power management, and faster AirDrop transfers (up to 80%), plus quicker image text recognition, Safari efficiency, and smoother unlocking/scrolling; the update is in beta now and will ship this fall alongside new iPhone models.
Motorola's Razr Fold gains AirDrop-style file sharing through Google's Quick Share, enabling easy transfers with Apple devices. The feature isn’t officially announced for other Motorola models, and it’s unclear whether additional devices will receive it in the future.
Researchers disclosed six local flaws in AirDrop and Quick Share that let nearby attackers crash the receiving devices or bypass session checks. Apple and Google have begun patching these flaws (Apple has assigned a CVE; Google fixed the Windows Quick Share bug; Samsung’s issues are under investigation). The exploits are local (about 10–30 meters or on the same LAN) and affect macOS/iOS, Samsung Quick Share, and Windows Quick Share. Users should update to the latest OS and adjust AirDrop to Contacts Only or disable Everyone, and limit Quick Share visibility when not actively receiving.
Security researchers have disclosed three AirDrop vulnerabilities affecting iPhone and Mac that can crash AirDrop, AirPlay, Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and Continuity Camera via proximity attacks without data loss or user interaction; Apple has fixed one flaw and is still working on the other two under coordinated disclosure, with attackers needing only to be within roughly 10–30 meters.
Google's latest Android update adds fake-call detection to flag impersonations of contacts, expands Quick Share AirDrop-style sharing to more Android devices, and rolls out AI-powered features like Book Insights and Circle to Search improvements, plus kid-safety updates in the Personal Safety app and Emoji Kitchen. The changes accompany broader AI integration and focus on practical protections and usability across Android 12+ devices, with rollout starting on Pixel devices.
Google is expanding its Quick Share feature to a wider range of Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy S26/S25/S24 lines and Pixel 10/9/8a) and enabling AirDrop‑like file transfers with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. On Android, enable 'Share with Apple devices'; on iPhone, set AirDrop to 'Everyone for 10 minutes'. Non‑compatible Androids can also share via a cloud-backed QR code. Google also plans to broaden support to devices like Motorola Razr Fold 2026, OPPO Find X8 series, and HONOR Magic8 Pro soon; Quick Share debuted in November 2025.
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series received One UI 8.5, but notably lacked AirDrop-style file sharing, prompting backlash from owners who expected the feature. Some discussions suggest the hardware could technically support AirDrop, but backporting would require effort from Samsung and Google, which seems unlikely given device-support policies. With the S23 line still slated for major updates, fans are frustrated at missing a key feature that newer Galaxy models reportedly include.
Google announced AirDrop-style Quick Share support is expanding to newer Galaxy devices, including the S24/S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold/Flip flagships (some already on One UI 8.5). Older models such as S23, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, and budget lines (A, F, M, Tab A) aren’t listed yet due to chipset and AWDL-like networking requirements.
Google announced expanded cross‑platform file sharing: Quick Share will soon work with AirDrop on more Android devices (Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, HONOR) in 2026, and for Android devices that don’t support AirDrop it will generate a QR code to share content with iOS via the cloud. The QR sharing feature starts rolling out today and should be fully available within a month, with plans to bring Quick Share to apps like WhatsApp soon. Google also collaborated with Apple to ease switching from iPhone to Android under Europe’s Digital Markets Act, enabling wireless transfer of eSIM, passwords, photos, messages, apps, contacts, and Home Screen layout; similar tools for Android→iPhone are already in place and will expand.
Google is expanding Quick Share beyond Pixel to include Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Honor, enabling QR-code cloud transfers to iPhones and aiming for app-integrated sharing (e.g., WhatsApp). It also updates iOS-to-Android migration and wireless transfers to reduce cross‑platform friction, with rollout planned for later this year.
Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 8.5 can share files with Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) via AirDrop‑style Quick Share. To use it, update to One UI 8.5 and ensure Quick Share apps and System Services are up to date, then enable “Share with Apple devices” in Settings > Connected Devices > Quick Share. When sending, choose Quick Share and select the Apple device; the recipient approves (or saves on a Mac) to complete the transfer.