More Android devices to gain AirDrop compatibility

Google has confirmed that AirDrop interoperability will expand to more Android devices, Android Authority reports.

The feature is tied to Quick Share, Android’s file-sharing system. Last year, Google introduced compatibility with Apple’s proprietary AirDrop protocol, but only on Pixel 10 devices.

Speaking at a press event at Google’s Taipei office, Eric Kay, Vice President of Engineering for the Android platform, said the rollout would broaden in 2026:

Last year, we launched AirDrop interoperability. In 2026, we’re going to be expanding it to a lot more devices. We spent a lot of time and energy to make sure that we could build something that was compatible not only with iPhone but iPads and MacBooks. Now that we’ve proven it out, we’re working with our partners to expand it into the rest of the ecosystem, and you should see some exciting announcements coming very soon.

Kay did not specify which devices or partners would be involved. However, his remarks confirm that AirDrop compatibility through Quick Share will no longer remain exclusive to Pixel smartphones.

So far, Nothing is the only smartphone brand to publicly confirm it is working on support for the feature. Qualcomm has also hinted that Snapdragon-powered devices could gain AirDrop interoperability.

Google itself had signaled this direction earlier by turning Quick Share from a system-level feature into a standalone app available via Google Play. The move appears aimed at making it easier for Apple users to transfer data when switching from iOS to Android.