Google is preparing to expand AirDrop file-sharing support across more Android phones in the coming days. This move comes after the brand had recently teased cross-device file sharing support to iPhones via Quick Share on the Google Pixel devices. It has now been confirmed that broader support is coming soon, signaling a major step toward smoother file transfers between the Android and Apple ecosystems.
Google will soon expand AirDrop support to more Android phones
In a recent media briefing in Taipei, Google‘s executives briefed about the progress of Quick Share and its cross-device file sharing support with AirDrop. Eric Kay, vice president of engineering for Android, says the company has spent significant time ensuring compatibility with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. As per the official, the work has now proven successful. This success has pushed Google to confidently move forward with broader availability across additional Android devices in 2026.
AirDrop support first arrived in the Google Pixel 10 series devices in late 2025. It was the first time that an Android device could officially transfer files to Apple devices using the native tool. However, until now, the feature has remained exclusive. But that finally seems to be changing as the company officially announces its plan to expand AirDrop support to more Android devices in the coming weeks.
A leap forward is bridging the gap between Android and iOS
Kay further emphasizes that Google is actively working with phone manufacturers to bring Quick Share interoperability to a wider ecosystem. He further announced that users should expect exciting announcements very soon. This confidence reinforces that the expansion plans are already underway.
However, the official did not name the devices that will be among the first to grab cross-device file sharing support. Most likely, Samsung’s flagships could become the first non-Pixel Android phones to officially support AirDrop file transfer via QuickShare. Other Chinese flagships might follow later.
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