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Google is expanding its cross-platform file sharing ambitions, bringing Quick Share and AirDrop integration to a wider range of Android smartphones this month. The move is designed to make transferring files between Android devices and iPhones far easier, even when an internet connection is unavailable.
The company confirmed the rollout as part of its latest Android Drop update, saying Quick Share now works directly with AirDrop on more Android devices, allowing users to exchange files more seamlessly with iPhone owners. While Google did not specify the newly supported devices in its announcement, the company had previously outlined the eligible models on its Quick Share platform, according to 9to5Google.
Among the devices expected to receive the feature this month are the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S24 series, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z TriFold, OPPO Find X8 series, OnePlus 15, HONOR Magic V6, and HONOR Magic 8 Pro.
Some Samsung devices have already begun receiving AirDrop compatibility, including select Galaxy S25 models and foldables. However, the broader rollout significantly expands the number of Android users who can exchange files directly with Apple’s ecosystem without relying on cloud services, messaging apps, or third-party transfer tools.
The latest additions join a growing list of supported devices that already includes the Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 families, Pixel 8a, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, OPPO Find X9 lineup, OPPO Find N6, and vivo X300 Ultra.
The development highlights Google’s effort to make Android devices work more smoothly alongside competing platforms. Historically, AirDrop has been one of Apple’s most popular ecosystem features, offering fast local file transfers between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Extending similar functionality to Android devices reduces friction for users who regularly share content across operating systems.
Google is also pushing Quick Share beyond the operating system itself. The company recently confirmed that the feature will be integrated into third-party applications, beginning with WhatsApp, allowing users to initiate direct file transfers without leaving their preferred apps.
As Android manufacturers continue to adopt the technology, the update could help narrow one of the most noticeable convenience gaps between Android and Apple’s tightly integrated ecosystem.
