Google Expands Quick Share to Support AirDrop, Making File Transfers Easier Between Android and iPhone

Google is making it simpler for users to share files between Android and iPhone devices by expanding its Quick Share feature. In the latest June Android update, known as Android Drop, the company has broadened the cross-platform compatibility between Quick Share and Apple's AirDrop. This allows more Android phones to wirelessly transfer files directly to iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Previously tested on a limited number of models, the feature is now officially available for a wider array of Android brands and flagship devices. According to tech media outlet "9to5Google," supported devices include Google Pixel series, Samsung Galaxy S24, S25, and S26 series, as well as foldable models like the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. The update also covers OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17T Pro, OPPO Find X9 series, Vivo X300 series, and HONOR Magic V6 devices.

For Android phones not on the official support list, users can still share files with iPhones by generating an encrypted QR code. This alternative method further reduces the barriers to transferring data between different operating systems. In addition to cross-platform sharing, the Android Drop update brings several other new functionalities. These include a fake call detection feature, an upgrade to Google Photos' digital wardrobe, enhanced child Personal Safety functions, and an AI reading assistant for Google Play Books.