The European Union (EU) is reportedly pressuring Apple to make its AirDrop feature compatible with other platforms, particularly Android. According to a recent report from GadgetMatch, the EU is demanding that Apple provide detailed specifications for the AirDrop protocol. This would enable developers to integrate AirDrop functionality into various third-party applications and operating systems, which could facilitate file sharing between Android and Apple devices in the future.
In addition to AirDrop, the EU is also seeking to improve interoperability for several other features, including allowing non-Apple smartwatches to receive notifications from iPhones. This initiative aligns with the EU’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the closed ecosystem created by Apple, following its previous success in mandating the transition to a USB-C charging port.
However, this request poses a significant challenge, particularly due to potential security concerns, which Apple has consistently prioritized. The outcome of the EU’s push to compel Apple to open up the AirDrop feature remains uncertain.
