Google's Pixel 10a store listing mentions FaceTime support, but the feature works through existing web access rather than a native Android app. The marketing copy targets iPhone owners considering switching to Google's mid-range device, promising they can keep video chatting "even with FaceTime."
The Pixel 10a will join FaceTime calls through shared web links in browsers, matching functionality available to all Android and Windows devices since 2021 when Apple opened FaceTime to non-Apple platforms with iOS 15.
Google's store page offers no further context about this integration, likely referencing the web-based experience to ease transitions for iPhone users eyeing the Pixel 10a, which launches globally within days.
Pixel 10a owners cannot initiate FaceTime calls or install a standalone FaceTime application, relying instead on cross-platform services like Google Meet, WhatsApp, and Zoom for direct video communication. The device behaves identically to other Android phones regarding FaceTime access.
This limitation persists despite recent Google-Apple collaborations, including a multi-year AI partnership announced in January 2026. Google's Gemini AI will power Apple's Siri upgrade later this year under the agreement, and Alphabet reached a $4tn valuation following the deal, surpassing Apple's market capitalization for the first time since 2019.
The Pixel 10a faces competition from Apple's rumored iPhone 17e, expected to launch in May 2026 according to supply chain reports. Both companies target the mid-range segment with familiar designs rather than significant visual overhauls.
Google recently enabled AirDrop-like sharing between Pixel 10 and iPhones, expanding cross-platform functionality. The feature may reach other Android devices later this year, though previous attempts to bring iMessage to Android failed.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority secured commitments from Apple and Google to improve app store fairness and iOS interoperability. Changes take effect April 1, 2026, following October 2025 designations under digital markets competition rules.
