Apple is opening up the walled garden just a smidge to let iPhone users share their photo albums with Android and Windows users.

Apple today announced an update to iCloud Shared Albums to allow friends and family on Android and Windows to join and contribute photos more conveniently, with support for full-resolution images. The improvement for Android and Windows users removes a notable friction point for mixed-device groups,

Apple announced a major update to iCloud Shared Albums at WWDC 2026, enabling Android and Windows users to contribute photos in full resolution.

Android users no longer need to sit on the sidelines when it comes to photo sharing, as Apple is working to make its features more collaborative. Shared albums on iCloud will now allow collaboration between Apple and Android operating systems.

Android manufacturers are planning to adopt Apple's split launch strategy, releasing high-end and standard models in separate windows rather than simultaneously, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station".

Apple is reportedly testing an iPhone anti-snatching feature that would lock stolen devices using motion signals and checks for familiar locations.

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