Google plans to bring its AirDrop-style sharing feature to more Android phones this year. The company first introduced AirDrop interoperability through Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series. Now, that feature is set to move beyond Google’s own devices.
The update means Android users on more brands will soon share files directly with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks using Quick Share. Until now, that experience stayed locked to the Pixel 10 lineup. Google says that phase is ending.
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Expansion beyond Pixel phones
During a press briefing in Taipei, Google confirmed (via androidauthority) that it will expand Quick Share with AirDrop support to many more Android devices in 2026. Eric Kay, Vice President of Engineering for Android, explained that the company spent last year proving the feature works reliably across Apple hardware.
After that testing, Google began working with Android partners to bring the same capability to the wider ecosystem. According to Kay, announcements are coming very soon.
Google laid the groundwork quietly. Instead of keeping AirDrop interoperability tied to Pixel system software, the company upgraded the Quick Share Extension into a full app with a Play Store listing. That change turned AirDrop support into a platform feature rather than a Pixel-only tool.
This move made expansion easier. It also signaled that Google never planned to limit the feature to one phone line.
Once the rollout begins, Android phones from other brands will send files directly to devices from Apple without extra apps or cables. That shift targets one of Apple’s strongest ecosystem advantages.
So far, Nothing has publicly confirmed work on the feature. Qualcomm has also hinted that Snapdragon phones will support Pixel-style AirDrop sharing.
Easier switching era
Google also shared plans to simplify data transfers for people moving from iOS to Android. The company did not share details, but the goal is clear. Google wants Android and iOS to work together more smoothly, not just for file sharing, but for full device transitions.
The Pixel-only era for Quick Share AirDrop support is ending. A wider Android rollout is next.
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