Google is expanding its Quick Share functionality to enable AirDrop-like file sharing between more Android phones and iPhones later this year, a move that significantly closes the gap in cross-platform sharing.

• AirDrop compatibility via Quick Share is coming to flagship phones from Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, and more Samsung Galaxy devices in 2026.
• A new QR code sharing option, available on May 12, works on all Android phones, bridging the gap for devices not receiving native AirDrop support.
• The native AirDrop experience requires specific chipsets, meaning many mid-range and entry-level phones, prevalent in markets like Kenya, will not benefit directly and must rely on the QR code method.