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Samsung's Galaxy S26 will get Apple AirDrop support starting today

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Why This Matters

Samsung's Galaxy S26 supporting Apple AirDrop via Quick Share marks a significant step towards greater interoperability between Android and iOS devices. This development enhances user convenience by enabling seamless file sharing across platforms, reflecting a broader industry trend towards more integrated ecosystems. It benefits consumers by simplifying cross-platform communication and file transfer, reducing reliance on third-party apps.

Key Takeaways

As Google promised, Apple AirDrop sharing is expanding to more Android devices. Samsung announced today that its Galaxy S26 Series is getting AirDrop support through the Quick Share feature.

Google first introduced the Quick Share feature on its Pixel 10 phones last year and, in February, shared plans to increase the number of devices included. The setting allows Android users to send and receive photos and files from an Apple device, much like two Apple users do with AirDrop. To get media from an iPhone, Android users need to turn visibility settings onto "everyone for 10 minutes."

Starting tomorrow, March 23, Samsung will begin rolling out this AirDrop support in Korea. It should then expand to areas such as North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and Latin America. Once again, Samsung states that additional devices should be able to get AirDrop compatibility soon.