Quick Share Shows Up on 2023 Pixel Tablet and Older Pixel Phones
Community screenshots and user notices suggest Google is widening direct file transfers between Android and iPhone without an official documentation update.
Overview
- Early September 2026 user reports and screenshots indicate the Pixel Tablet (2023) and some Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 phones are now showing Quick Share support for AirDrop transfers to iPhones.
- Google has not updated its Quick Share FAQ to list those devices, leaving the timing and full scope of the rollout unclear.
- The expansion follows a staged roll‑out that began with Pixel 10 phones last year and reached Pixel 9 and budget Pixel models in the June 2026 Feature Drop.
- Quick Share’s AirDrop compatibility means Android devices can initiate direct peer‑to‑peer file transfers with iPhones using Apple’s AirDrop protocol rather than relying on third‑party apps or cloud links.
- If broadly rolled out this change will make cross‑platform file sharing easier for users and reduce ecosystem friction, but availability may still depend on handset model, Android version and region so watch for Google’s formal confirmation.