Google Confirms AirDrop Is Coming to More Android Devices “Very Soon”

Last year, Google pulled what seemed like an unthinkable stunt. It enabled AirDrop interoperability through Quick Share between Android and Apple. This allowed seamless file transfers between Android phones and iPhones without apps or cloud services. The sad part was that it was restricted exclusively to the Pixel 10 lineup. Well, that’s changing.

During a press briefing in Taipei attended by select media, Google’s VP of Engineering for Android, Eric Kay, confirmed that Quick Share’s AirDrop interoperability will expand to more Android devices. According to Kay, Google spent much of 2025 making sure the feature worked reliably not just with iPhones, but also with iPads and Macs across Apple’s ecosystem. “Last year, we launched AirDrop interoperability. In 2026, we’re going to be expanding it to a lot more devices.” 

AirDrop on more Android devices? About time

With that testing phase complete, Google is now collaborating with Android partners to roll the feature out more broadly. While no specific brands or models were mentioned, Kay said official announcements are expected “very soon.” That “very soon” leaves us guessing about two upcoming major events. One is Galaxy Unpacked (February 25), and the other is MWC Barcelona (starting March 3).

Both events present an opportunity to reveal which manufacturers will be first to adopt the capability. Considering the partnership Google shares with Samsung, it wouldn’t be shocking if the Galaxy S26 series running One UI 8.5 is among the first to support it, aside from the Pixel 10 series, obviously.

And if you remember, Qualcomm also hinted that it would bring the functionality to more devices in the near future. The Samsung Galaxy S26 series will ship with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset in the US, while most other regions will get the Exynos 2600. Still, this is only an assumption for now.

Moreover, Kay also hinted at improved tools designed to make switching from iOS to Android easier, including smoother data transfers between devices. If these efforts materialize, Quick Share could evolve into a true platform-level feature. In a few words, one of the Pixel 10’s best tricks may soon be coming to more Android devices.