Overview
- Samsung mobile chief Choi Won-jun confirmed the plan at a press event in Japan, according to Korean outlet EBN.
- AirDrop interoperability will start with the Galaxy S26 lineup and roll out sequentially via updates, with no firm dates provided.
- Samsung says additional Galaxy devices will be added after S26, though the company has not given a timeline.
- The approach follows Google’s rollout on Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 devices and complements OPPO’s stated intent to add similar support.
- Transfers use direct connections rather than server routing, and Apple devices must switch AirDrop to an “Everyone” setting for Quick Share discovery.