Google Quick Share adds AirDrop support for Android phones

Google has expanded the capability for Android and iPhone users to share files directly, with its Quick Share feature now working natively with Apple's AirDrop on a growing list of devices. This cross-platform functionality allows for the direct transfer of photos, videos, and documents between supported Android phones and Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs, without requiring an internet connection.

The feature, which Google first introduced for its Pixel phones and later expanded, is now rolling out to more manufacturers as part of a broader interoperability push. To initiate a transfer, Android users must enable the "Share with Apple devices" setting within Quick Share, while iPhone users need to set their AirDrop visibility to "Everyone for 10 minutes" via the Control Center. Once configured, the file-sharing process appears identical to a standard AirDrop transfer on the Apple device.

A wide range of Android smartphones now support this integration. The list includes recent flagship models from Samsung, such as the Galaxy S26, S25, and S24 series, along with several Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip models. Google's own Pixel 10, Pixel 9, and Pixel 8a devices are also...