#Quick Share Android

The move builds on recent efforts by Google to improve interoperability between Android’s Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop, aiming to simplify file transfers across different ecosystems. Once available, users will be able to share files more seamlessly between Android and iPhone devices without relying on third-party apps or workarounds. Google is finally opening up its AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to more Android devices. Eric Kay, Google's VP of Engineering, announced that Quick Share will receive AirDrop support and become available on more Android smartphones later this year. Google recently turned Quick Share from a system app into a standalone APK on the Play Store, a clear sign it’s no longer tied to Pixel-only hardware. The feature, commonly referred to as AirDrop over Quick Share, allows compatible Android devices to detect and send files directly to nearby Apple devices such as iPhones and Macs. By leveraging Quick Share, Google is effectively enabling a workaround that mimics AirDrop functionality without native Apple integration. Nothing has announced plans to bring cross-platform file sharing to its smartphones, aiming to become the second Android brand to support Quick Share’s new ability to connect with Apple’s AirDrop. Read more in our articles including "Samsung confirms AirDrop-Quick Share support starting with Galaxy S26" and "Quick Share–AirDrop compatibility is coming on Android phones soon".