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Google Confirms Quick Share’s AirDrop Compatibility Is Coming to More Android Phones This Year

Google signals a partner‑coordinated rollout beyond Pixel 10 with announcements imminent.

Overview

  • Speaking at a Taipei press briefing, Android VP Eric Kay said the expansion will land in 2026 with "exciting announcements" very soon.
  • AirDrop interoperability via Quick Share launched on the Pixel 10 series in November 2025 and has remained limited to those devices.
  • Kay said the feature has been proven on Pixel 10 and that Google is working with partners to extend support across the broader Android ecosystem.
  • Signs in Android Canary builds and partner efforts point to additional models, including Pixel 9 variants, potentially being enabled through software, but no device list or dates were provided.
  • Google is also working to simplify data transfer for people moving from iOS to Android, with specifics and timing still undisclosed.