Tech Desk 
Feb 06, 2026
Google has surprised the Android users, as the tech giant announced that the AirDrop-style feature, which was introduced for the company's Pixel 10 series in 2025, is coming to more smartphones.
Android Vice President of Engineering Eric Kay, during a press conference at the Google Taipei office, confirmed that Quick Share compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop will expand to more Android devices. This means the feature will no longer remain limited to the Pixel 10 lineup.
Google's Quick Share feature on Pixel 10 devices allowed users to share content between iPhones, iPads and MacBooks starting from last year. Until now, the feature was exclusive to Pixel devices, leaving other Android users waiting.
Kay stated: “The year 2026 will bring us expanded support for additional devices.” Google has developed a system that guarantees reliability and security through its use of trusted protocols, which independent auditors have examined.
Once AirDrop-style feature is launched to more Android phone, it will reduce one of the biggest pain points between Android and Apple devices.
File sharing between the two ecosystems has always required third-party apps or cloud services. With direct Quick Share and AirDrop support, that process becomes much simpler.
Some Android brands have already moved, as Oppo and Xiaomi introduced their own solutions through ColorOS and HyperOS. These updates offer cross-platform, AirDrop-like connectivity.
